Minimum Wage in Tampa, FL (2026)
Tampa, Florida follows the Florida state minimum wage of $15.00/hour in 2026. As of 2026-10-15, TipFig identified no separate municipal minimum-wage ordinance for Tampa, so employers apply the state rate shown below. Below: how the federal, state, and local layers interact, the tipped-wage rules, and the official sources behind every figure.
By The TipFig Editorial Team · 2026-10-15 · reviewed against primary tipping and tax sources
Applicable minimum wage in Tampa (2026)
$15.00/hr
Set by Florida state law — the highest applicable layer (federal, state, or local) an employer must pay.
Federal, State & Local Layers
Federal Min
$7.25/hr
FL State Min
$15.00/hr
Local (City) Min
None — follows state
Tipped Cash Wage
$11.98/hr
State Effective
$15.00/hr (effective September 30, 2026 per FL Amendment 2)
Tip Credit?
Yes
Florida Constitution Art. X § 24 sets a uniform statewide wage schedule that preempts local city ordinances (Fla. Stat. § 218.077). In Tampa, the rate is $15.00/hr ($11.98 tipped cash wage) effective September 30, 2026.
How the Layers Interact
Three levels of government can set a minimum wage: the federal floor (Fair Labor Standards Act, $7.25/hour in 2026), the state rate, and any local (city or county) ordinance. By law, an employer must pay the highest rate that applies to the worker. When a state or city sets a rate above the federal floor, the higher rate governs; the federal rate is the backstop.
In Tampa, no local ordinance overrides the Florida state rate, so the state minimum of $15.00/hour is the applicable wage. Tipped employees may be paid a lower direct cash wage only where state law allows a tip credit; California and other no-tip-credit states require tipped workers to receive the full minimum wage before tips.
Related TipFig Tools
Turn the minimum wage into take-home pay and compare hourly vs. salary with our calculators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Tampa, Florida in 2026?
As of 2026-10-15, Tampa has no separate municipal minimum-wage ordinance that TipFig identified, so employers apply the Florida state minimum wage of $15.00/hour (effective $15.00/hr (effective September 30, 2026 per FL Amendment 2)). The federal floor is $7.25/hour; the higher state rate governs. Source: Florida Department of Commerce — Minimum Wage in Florida.
Does Tampa have its own minimum wage or follow Florida state law?
As of 2026-10-15, Tampa follows Florida state law ($15.00/hour). Florida Constitution Art. X § 24 sets a uniform statewide wage schedule that preempts local city ordinances (Fla. Stat. § 218.077). In Tampa, the rate is $15.00/hr ($11.98 tipped cash wage) effective September 30, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Tampa?
In Florida, tipped employees may be paid a cash wage of $11.98/hour, with a tip credit making up the difference to the full $15.00/hour minimum. If tips don't bring total pay to the minimum, the employer must make up the shortfall.
Where can I verify the Tampa minimum wage?
The authoritative figures are published by Florida Department of Commerce — Minimum Wage in Florida (https://floridajobs.org/) and the U.S. Department of Labor Consolidated Minimum Wage Table. Minimum wages change frequently; always confirm the current rate with the official agency before making wage or payroll decisions.
Other Minimum-Wage City Pages
Minimum-wage figures are compiled from public government sources for informational use and may change; verify with the official agency before making wage or payroll decisions. State minimum-wage source: Florida Department of Commerce — Minimum Wage in Florida (retrieved 2026-10-15). Federal minimum wage: U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division: Consolidated Minimum Wage Table (retrieved 2026-10-15). This page is not legal advice. See TipFig's Disclaimer.