Minimum wage in Maryland
Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,200 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$15.00Minimum wage per hour
$3.63Tipped cash wage
$22.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
—No change scheduled
City and county minimum wages
Montgomery County $18.00 for 51+ employees (Jul 1, 2026; lower for smaller employers, CPI-indexed); Howard County and Prince George's County have local rates. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Maryland
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.00 | $12.56 |
| Week (40 hours) | $600 | $503 |
| Month | $2,600 | $2,178 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 | $26,131 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.50 an hour at the Maryland minimum.
How Maryland compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $15.00 | — |
| Delaware | $15.00 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | — |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $13.75 on January 1, 2027 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | — |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
- The Maryland minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Maryland's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Maryland?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $3.63 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Maryland?
- About $31,200 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $26,131 after federal and state taxes.