Maryland Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00/hr
Last updated: June 2026 — Source: Maryland Department of Labor
Maryland has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $15.00/hr applies to most covered employees.
Minimum Wage
$15.00
per hour
Tipped Wage
$3.63
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2024-01-01
Maryland Overtime Rules
Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law
Maryland requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, matching FLSA.
Additional Information
Maryland reached $15.00 for all employers on January 1, 2024. Tipped minimum cash wage is $3.63/hr. Montgomery County has a higher local minimum ($16.70 as of 2026).
Official source: Maryland Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards