The Montgomery County minimum wage for 2026 is $18.00 per hour, $3.00 more than the Maryland state minimum of $15.00 and well above the $7.25 federal floor. Large Washington, D.C. suburb. Rose to $18.00 on July 1, 2026.
All employers for work performed in Montgomery County. Size-tiered: 11-50 employees $16.50; 10 or fewer $15.95. Tipped cash wage is $4.00; the employer must make up any shortfall to the full $18.00 minimum.
Montgomery County wage details
City minimum wage
$18.00 per hour
Next scheduled change
July 1, 2027
Set by
Local ordinance
Tipped employees
Tipped cash wage is $4.00; the employer must make up any shortfall to the full $18.00 minimum.
Who it applies to
All employers for work performed in Montgomery County. Size-tiered: 11-50 employees $16.50; 10 or fewer $15.95.
Montgomery County vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $18.00 per hour |
| Maryland | $15.00 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Montgomery County that is the $18.00 city rate.