Figure 1. For Floridians With Lower Income, PFML Replaces a Larger Share of Pay

Estimated weekly PFML benefits by earning level

Estimates of 100/50% wage replacement rate based on shares of Florida's current minimum wage, the 2026 statewide average weekly wage (SAWW), and the maximum replaceable wage--the amount a worker must earn to receive the maximum weekly paid leave benefit ($1,357.95 per week).
Chart: Florida Policy InstituteSource: Florida Department of Commerce, "Minimum Wage in Florida," 2025, https://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/business-growth-and-partnerships/for-employers/posters-and-required-notices/2025-minimum-wage/2025-minimum-wage-poster---english.pdf; Florida Department of Financial Services, "Informational Bulletin," December 2, 2025, https://myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/workers-compensation-libraries/workers-comp-documents/bulletins/max-comp-rate-2026---information-bulletin.pdf Download image