The Maryland minimum wage for 2026 is $15.00 per hour. Montgomery County and Howard County set higher local minimum wages.
Maryland allows a tip credit. Tipped cash wage is $3.63.
Wage rates for 2026
Basic minimum wage
$15.00 per hour
Tip credit
Yes Allowed
Tipped cash wage
$3.63 per hour
Youth / training wage
Workers under 18 may be paid 85% of the minimum wage.
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Maryland follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.
Related labor laws in Maryland
Paid sick leave
Required. Maryland's Healthy Working Families Act requires earned sick and safe leave.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Maryland follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Maryland Department of Labor.