Maryland Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Maryland is $15.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2024. It is set by Maryland Wage and Hour Law (Labor and Employment Article 3-413, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2023) and administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 16, 2026)
$15.00
in effect since January 1, 2024
2027 rate
No change scheduled
As of October 16, 2026
Compared with federal $7.25
$7.75 higher
Federal and state rules both apply
Maryland minimum wage in 2027
No change scheduled.
No 2027 change is scheduled in state law as of October 16, 2026.
Maryland law sets $15.00 from January 1, 2024 with no automatic inflation adjustment.
Regional and local rates in Maryland
Montgomery, Howard and Prince George's counties set higher local minimums.
Cities and counties may set higher local minimums where state law allows it. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies.
What changed in Maryland
Maryland's rate of $15.00 is unchanged from 2025 and has been in effect since January 1, 2024.
Maryland minimum wage pay calculator
Rate
Current: $15.00
- Weekly pay
- $600.00
- Monthly pay
- $2,600.00
- Yearly pay
- $31,200.00
- Overtime rate (1.5x)
- $22.50 per hour
Gross pay before taxes at $15.00 per hour in Maryland, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.
Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Maryland is $15.00 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. Maryland's rate of $15.00 is unchanged from 2025 and has been in effect since January 1, 2024.
Will the Maryland minimum wage go up in 2027?
No 2027 change is scheduled in state law as of October 16, 2026.
Does Maryland have local minimum wages?
Montgomery, Howard and Prince George's counties set higher local minimums.
Sources for Maryland
- Maryland Division of Labor and Industry: Minimum wage and overtime
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
Sources checked October 16, 2026.