Living Wage Calculation for Miami-Dade County, Florida 1 ADULT2 ADULTS (BOTH WORKING) 0 Children2 Children Living Wage $24.77 $26.82 Poverty Wage $7.52 $7.73 Minimum Wage $13.00 $13.00
On January 1, 2025, Florida's minimum wage increased from $13.00 to $14.00, and from $9.98 to $10.98 for tipped employees, which is more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. In November 2020, voters decided on raising the minimum wage gradually through 2026.
Ing to the budget book, the FY 2024-25 proposed budget is balanced at $12.698 billion. The operating budget totals $8.010 billion and is nine percent higher than the FY 2023-24 adopted budget of $7.346 billion.
Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The FRS is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides a defined benefit (FRS Pension Plan) and a defined contribution plan (FRS Investment Plan) option.
The collective bargaining agreement determines the wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of all bargaining unit members, regardless of whether they are also members of the union. Individual employees must negotiate with their employer through the certified agent, rather than on an individual basis.
As used in this subparagraph, the term “initial employment probationary period” means an established probationary plan that applies to all employees or a specific group of employees and that does not exceed 90 calendar days following the first day a new employee begins work.
Miami Dade County has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 487 reviews left anonymously by employees. 84% of employees would recommend working at Miami Dade County to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.