Published October 14, 2026
How much does jury duty pay in Florida? Fifteen dollars a day for the first three days, thirty dollars a day starting on day four, and nothing at all for the first three days if your employer keeps paying your regular wages. Florida also pays nothing for mileage or parking. Those rates come from Florida Statute 40.24, and they have not kept up with anything.
That zero in the first sentence is the part that surprises people. You show up, you sit through selection, you serve for three days, and the court hands you nothing, because your employer already paid you. The logic is that you should not be paid twice. The effect is that the jurors who get the least help from their employers get the most help from the court, and everyone else gets nothing until day four.
How much does jury duty pay in Florida: the day-by-day math
Work through the three cases.
Case one, your employer keeps paying you. Days one through three pay $0 from the court. Starting on day four, the court pays $30 a day no matter what your employer does. A five-day trial in this case pays $60 from the court, on top of your normal wages.
Case two, your employer does not pay you, or you are self-employed or unemployed. Days one through three pay $15 a day. Starting on day four, the court pays $30 a day. A five-day trial in this case pays $105 from the court: three days at $15 plus two days at $30.
Case three, a one-day appearance where you are not selected. If your employer pays you, that day pays $0 from the court. If not, it pays $15. Most Florida summons work on a one-day-or-one-trial basis, so this is the case most people actually live. A day at the courthouse, $15 if you are on your own, nothing if your boss covered you.
The parts Florida does not reimburse
Florida pays no mileage, no parking, and no other out-of-pocket costs. Drive 40 miles each way to the courthouse and the gas is yours. Pay $12 to park downtown and the parking is yours. For jurors in big counties, the unreimbursed costs can exceed the juror fee, which turns a $15 day into a losing day before lunch.
Compare that with federal court, where jurors are paid under federal rules that include a mileage allowance, and the gap is hard to miss. If your summons is federal, do not use the Florida numbers. Read the federal summons, which states the rate and the mileage reimbursement, and plan on those figures instead.
Your job is protected, your pay is not
Florida law bars an employer from firing you because of jury service, and an employer who threatens to fire you can be held in contempt. That protection is real and worth knowing. What Florida law does not do is require your employer to keep paying your wages while you serve. Some employers pay voluntarily, some union contracts and company policies require it, and some county ordinances add requirements, but the state statute itself does not.
Check two things before your service date. First, ask your employer in writing whether it pays during jury duty and for how many days. Second, check your county clerk's jury page, because a few Florida counties have local rules that go further than the state baseline. Broward County is the one most often cited for employer pay requirements, and local rules change, so verify yours rather than trusting a statewide summary.
Failure to appear carries its own price. Florida law allows a fine of up to $100 for failing to appear without a sufficient excuse. In practice, courts would rather have you in the pool than fine you, and a prompt call to the clerk with a real reason goes a long way. Ignoring the summons entirely is the one move that reliably makes things worse.
One wrinkle to flag before you budget around these numbers. If you ask to be excused and the court grants it, you can forfeit compensation for the days you already appeared. That provision sits in the same statute and it exists to discourage unnecessary excusal requests. If you are thinking about asking to be excused, ask the clerk first whether it affects pay for days already served.
Frequently asked questions
How much does jury duty pay in Florida?
Fifteen dollars a day for the first three days if your employer does not keep paying you, $0 for those days if your employer does pay you, and $30 a day from day four onward for all jurors. Florida pays no mileage or parking reimbursement.
Does Florida pay for jury duty mileage?
No. Florida provides no reimbursement for mileage, parking, or other travel costs. Federal jury service is different and includes a mileage allowance.
Does my employer have to pay me during jury duty in Florida?
No, state law does not require it. Your employer cannot fire you for serving, but it is not required to keep paying your wages. Some employers pay voluntarily, and some county ordinances add requirements.
What happens if I miss jury duty in Florida?
A judge can impose a fine of up to $100 for failing to appear without a sufficient excuse. Contact the clerk promptly if you cannot make your date; courts are far more lenient with people who come forward.
How much does a 5-day trial pay in Florida?
If your employer does not pay you, $105: three days at $15 plus two days at $30. If your employer keeps paying you, $60: $0 for the first three days plus two days at $30.
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