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Old 05-22-2025, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
I believe your $2 number should be closer to $11 but your point is still valid. Florida's minimum wage, which employers must ensure tipped employees receive even if some of it is in tips, is $14 in 2025. This comes out to close to $28,000/year, a far cry from $160,000.
Depends on the state I believe. Base of $2.33 an hour in one state with a minimum of $7.25 if tips don't equal that amount. The $14./hr rate in Florida is probably because of the old, low tipping population.