PEO services in Florida
A PEO helps Florida employers manage multi-state payroll, and benefits while staying compliant with Florida's rules. As of 2026, Florida's minimum wage is $14.00/hr and the state unemployment (SUTA) taxable wage base is $7,000. ONYX benchmarks the top PEOs against your current setup so Florida companies stop overpaying by 15–40%.
Florida employer snapshot (2026)
The structural facts that shape payroll and benefits cost in Florida. Verify current figures with the state agency before relying on any single number.
$14.00 entering 2026; rises to $15.00 eff. 9-30-2026 (constitutional amendment phase-in).
Standard employer base; some states assign a higher base to max-rated employers.
No state income tax on wages.
Coverage available through private carriers and PEO programs.
The short answer
No state income tax and a strongly at-will, employer-friendly climate; minimum wage is on a voter-approved phase-in to $15 with annual indexing afterward.
Major metros we serve in Florida: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville.
Common Florida PEO questions
Can a PEO operate in Florida?
Yes. PEOs operate in Florida and handle Florida payroll tax, the $7,000 SUTA wage base, benefits, and workers' comp through competitive carriers. ONYX benchmarks the PEOs that operate in Florida against your current setup.
What is the 2026 minimum wage in Florida?
Florida's minimum wage is $14.00/hr as of 2026. $14.00 entering 2026; rises to $15.00 eff. 9-30-2026 (constitutional amendment phase-in).
How much can a Florida company save with a PEO?
Most companies ONYX works with save 15–40% of total people cost by moving to a better-fit PEO. We model the exact savings for your Florida census for free in 3–5 business days.
PEO services in other states
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