Maryland Minimum Wage Information
- 2023 Minimum Wage: $13.25 per hour
- 2024 Minimum Wage: $14.00 per hour
- 2025 Minimum Wage: $15.00 per hour
The Maryland minimum wage applies to most employees, with exceptions for certain tipped employees, students, part-time workers, and other exempt jobs.
Tipped Employees and Overtime Pay
- The minimum wage for tipped employees in Maryland is $3.63 per hour. Employers must pay the difference if wages plus tips don’t equal the regular minimum wage.
- Overtime pay of 1.5 times the regular rate is required for over 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day.
Maryland’s Evolving Minimum Wage Laws
Understanding Maryland’s evolving minimum wage laws is essential for employers and employees.
Maryland’s Progress Towards $15 Minimum Wage
Maryland is on track to reach a $15 minimum wage sooner than expected. Large and small employers will reach the $15 mark by January 1, 2024.