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$15.00+/hr — high state minimum, well above federal

Maryland

Minimum Wage
$15.00/hr
Tipped Wage
$3.63/hr

Current State Minimum Wage

Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00/hr, effective Jan 1, 2024. Recent change: All employers now at $15.00 as of 2024.

Tipped Workers & Tip Credit

Tipped employees in Maryland receive a base cash wage of $3.63/hr. Employers take a tip credit of $11.37/hr, and tips must bring the total to at least $15.00/hr.

Higher City & Local Minimums

Some cities in Maryland have local minimum wages higher than the state rate: Montgomery County: $17.15/hr; Howard County: $16.00/hr. Employers must pay the highest applicable rate.

Exemptions & Special Worker Rates

Employers with 14 or fewer employees reached $15.00 on Jul 1, 2024; tipped employees receive $3.63/hr cash wage; youth under 18 may earn 85% of minimum. Always check the official Maryland labor department website for the most current exemption details.

Official State Source

For the most current minimum wage information, visit the official Maryland labor department page at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/minimumwagelawinfo.shtml.

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Law last updated: 2024Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026

State minimum wage rates change frequently — always verify on the official state labor department site before relying on these figures. Rates reflect 2025–2026 where available. This map shows only the statewide minimum; many cities (Seattle, Denver, NYC, etc.) require higher local rates. Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr.