$15 minimum wage is here, but it’s not a ‘livable’ wage, group says

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 626

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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An estimated 1.29 million minimum-wage (nontip) Florida workers will start earning a $15 hourly wage Wednesday.

For those in the service industry who earn tips, the minimum wage will be $11.98 an hour.

But is the minimum wage a livable wage?

“At its simplest, a living wage is what one full-time worker must earn on an hourly basis to help cover the cost of their family’s minimum basic needs where they live without depending on …

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