Miami Living Wage Tops Twenty Five Dollars An Hour
Data shows a living wage in South Florida requires over twenty five dollars an hour. High expenses mean many households struggle to cover basic needs. The Miami area cost of living also surpassed New York.
A living wage in the South Florida metro area reached $25.86 per hour for a single adult in 2026, far exceeding the $15 statewide minimum. The calculation comes from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology living wage data released in February. The gap highlights persistent affordability pressures across the region.
