Minimum wage: Rose to $15.00 on Sept 30, 2026 (FL Constitution Art. X §24). DOL table still shows $14.00.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Florida?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,910 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Florida unemployment $189 and typical workers' comp $374. That's $20.45 per hour worked.
What is the Florida SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.7% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Florida minimum wage in 2026?
$15.00 per hour. Rose to $15.00 on Sept 30, 2026 (FL Constitution Art. X §24). DOL table still shows $14.00.
How much is workers' comp in Florida?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Florida's all-industry index rate at $1.00 per $100 of payroll (rank 30 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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