📍 30 Minutes from Our Fort Lauderdale Office

Payroll Services in Boca Raton, FL

Full-service payroll, HR, benefits, and workforce management for Boca Raton businesses. No state income tax, but plenty of compliance to manage. Let us handle it.

Boca Raton's Local Payroll & HR Partner

Boca Raton is one of South Florida's premier business markets — home to Fortune 500 companies, a thriving healthcare sector, world-class restaurants, and a booming construction market. From the Town Center area to the Research Park at FAU, Boca businesses need payroll and HR that keeps up with Florida's unique compliance landscape.

BlueWave HR is based in Fort Lauderdale — just 30 minutes south on I-95. We've been serving Palm Beach and Broward County businesses for 10 years and understand what Boca Raton employers need.

Florida Payroll: No State Tax, But Plenty of Compliance

Florida has no state income tax — great for employees, but employers still need to manage:

  • $15/hour minimum wage arriving September 30, 2026 — the final Amendment 2 increase (see our complete FL guide)
  • Reemployment (unemployment) tax rates range from 0.1% to 5.4% on the first $7,000 of wages
  • Workers' compensation premiums dropped 6.9% for 2026 — the ninth consecutive year of decreases
  • OBBBA overtime deduction — new W-2 Box 12 Code TT reporting for FLSA overtime
  • Tipped employees — cash wage of $11.98/hr with $3.02 tip credit as of September 2026
  • No non-compete enforcement below certain salary thresholds under Florida's updated statute

What We Handle for Boca Raton Businesses

All-in-one payroll and HR — simplified for Florida's no-state-tax environment.

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Payroll Processing

Automated payroll, federal tax filing, direct deposit, W-2/1099s, and compliance with Florida's $15 minimum wage.

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HR & Compliance

Digital onboarding, I-9/E-Verify, FMLA/COBRA, employee handbooks, and Florida-specific employment law compliance.

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Benefits Administration

Health insurance, 401(k), HSA/FSA, ACA reporting, COBRA — critical for Boca's competitive talent market.

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Construction Payroll

Job costing, certified payroll (WH-347), prevailing wage, and workers' comp by classification. Learn more →

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Time & Attendance

GPS time tracking, automated scheduling, overtime alerts, and geofenced clock-in from job sites.

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Talent Acquisition

AI-powered ATS, job posting distribution, candidate screening — attract top talent in the Boca Raton market.

Boca Raton & Palm Beach Areas We Serve

Boca Raton, FL
33427–33434, 33486–33499
Delray Beach, FL
33444–33448, 33482–33484
Boynton Beach, FL
33424–33426, 33435–33437
Deerfield Beach, FL
33441–33443
Pompano Beach, FL
33060–33069
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301–33394

Why Boca Raton Businesses Choose BlueWave HR

🏠 Local Florida Team

Our Fort Lauderdale office is just 30 minutes south. Real people, not a call center.

🏆 Award-Winning Platform

iSolved: G2 Momentum Leader, 330% ROI, rated above ADP and Paychex.

🌞 Florida Compliant

$15 min wage, reemployment tax, workers' comp, OBBBA — we handle it all.

📈 Multi-State Ready

Employees in FL and other states? One platform handles all 50 states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BlueWave HR serve businesses in Boca Raton, FL?

Yes. Our Fort Lauderdale office is about 30 minutes south of Boca Raton on I-95. We serve businesses throughout Palm Beach County, Broward County, and all of South Florida.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

No. Florida has no state income tax. However, employers must handle federal withholding, reemployment (unemployment) tax (0.1%–5.4%), workers' comp, minimum wage ($15/hr effective Sept 2026), and OBBBA W-2 reporting for overtime.

What is Florida's minimum wage in 2026?

Florida's minimum wage reaches $15.00/hour on September 30, 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $11.98/hour with a $3.02 tip credit. Read our complete Florida minimum wage guide.

Ready to Simplify Payroll in Boca Raton?

Get a free consultation from a local Florida payroll team that understands your business.

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