California vs Florida

Jobs Comparison

California

Florida

How California and Florida compare on jobs: minimum wage, unemployment benefit, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Minimum Wage

California has a higher minimum wage than Florida by $2.

Unemployment Benefit

California pays a higher maximum weekly unemployment benefit than Florida by $175.

Metric	CA	FL	Deep dive
Minimum Wage State minimum wage in U.S. dollars per hour (U.S. Department of Labor, updated January 1, 2026).	$16.50/hr	$14.00/hr	Details ->
Unemployment Benefit Maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit (IndeedFlex 2026).	$450/wk	$275/wk	Details ->