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Florida is one of the most employer-friendly payroll states — no state income tax, no SDI, and a simple Reemployment Tax. Rippling handles federal requirements and DEO filings with minimal state-level complexity.
Florida is the third most populous US state and a rapidly growing economy in technology, financial services, real estate, and tourism. No state income tax and favorable business regulations make Florida one of the top employer destinations. Florida payroll is among the simplest in the US: no state income tax withholding, no state disability insurance, and a straightforward Reemployment Tax administered by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
Florida minimum wage is set by constitutional amendment at $13.00/hour in 2024, rising to $15.00/hour by September 2026.
Rippling's Florida payroll module provides:
| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FUTA | 0.6% | Net rate on first $7,000 wages. |
| FL Reemployment Tax (SUTA) | 0.1%–5.4% | On first $7,000 wages. New employer rate: 2.7%. |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | On wages up to $168,600. |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | No wage base limit. |
| Workers' Comp Insurance | Variable | Mandatory for non-construction with 4+ employees; construction with 1+ employee. |
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| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10%–37% | Per W-4 elections. No Florida state income tax. |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | On wages up to $168,600 (2024). |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | No wage base limit. 0.9% additional over $200,000. |
No Florida state income tax. No Florida SDI equivalent. Very similar payroll simplicity to Texas.
No Florida state income tax. Employees pay only federal income tax (10%-37%) and FICA. The absence of state income tax is Florida's most significant payroll characteristic and a material employee benefit relative to high-tax states.
Final Pay: No specific Florida final pay timing law beyond the next regular payday. Accrued PTO payout depends on employer policy.
At-Will: Florida is a strong at-will state. No cause required for termination.
Statutory: Workers' comp (mandatory for 4+ non-construction employees), unemployment insurance (DEO Reemployment Tax), no state income tax.
Market standard: Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with 3-5% match, 10-15 days PTO, 10 paid holidays. Florida's no-income-tax advantage is a meaningful recruiting benefit. Strong employer market in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando tech corridors.
No. Florida has no state income tax, no state disability insurance, and no state paid family leave program. Florida payroll is very similar to Texas in simplicity — only federal income tax, FICA, and the state Reemployment Tax (SUTA equivalent) apply. Florida employees keep significantly more take-home pay vs California or New York.
Florida's Reemployment Tax (formerly SUTA/SUI) ranges from 0.1% to 5.4% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages per year. New employers pay 2.7% for the first fiscal year, then experience-rated. Filing and payment are made quarterly to the Florida DEO. Rippling calculates and files Florida Reemployment Tax automatically each quarter.
Florida requires workers' comp for non-construction employers with 4+ employees (full-time and part-time counted; officers of corporations counted). Construction employers: 1+ employee. Agricultural employers have exemptions. Workers' comp claims are administered by the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation. Rippling tracks employee count against the workers' comp threshold.
Yes. Rippling's Florida payroll module handles federal income tax withholding (no state income tax), FICA, FUTA, and Florida Reemployment Tax quarterly filings with DEO. Florida is one of the simpler Rippling payroll configurations. thePeopleStack configures Florida payroll including DEO account setup and workers' comp threshold monitoring.
