Minimum Wage in Broward County, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

Fort Lauderdale Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Fort Lauderdale is $12 an hour, the state minimum wage. Florida law prohibits city and county governments from adopting a local minimum wage that's higher than the state minimum wage. 

Broward County Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Broward County is $12 an hour, the state minimum wage. Florida law prohibits city and county governments from adopting a local minimum wage that's higher than the state minimum wage. 

Florida Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Florida is $12 an hour, as of September 30, 2023. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in The Sunshine State must be paid at least $12 an hour. 

For more information on Florida’s minimum wage, see https://www.floridajobs.org/business-growth-and-partnerships/for-employers/display-posters-and-required-notices.

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

Florida Tipped Minimum Wage

In Florida, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $8.98 an hour (as of September 30, 2023), as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $12 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.

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Who Enforces Fort Lauderdale, FL Minimum Wage Laws?

Florida Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about Florida's minimum wage, contact the

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

URL: https://www.floridajobs.org/

Phone: 850-245-7105

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
107 East Madison Street
Caldwell Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120 

How to File a Wage Claim in Fort Lauderdale, FL

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Florida does not have a wage claim form or other administrative complaint procedure to enforce its minimum wage law. For  information on how Florida’s minimum wage law is enforced, see https://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/business-growth-and-partnerships/for-employers/posters-and-required-notices/2022-minimum-wage/2022-florida-minimum-wage-poster-english.pdf

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Get Help With Fort Lauderdale, FL Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Fort Lauderdale, FL Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in Florida. Check with the Florida State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Fort Lauderdale, FL lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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