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Minimum wage and worker rights in Maryland (2026)
Official data from the Maryland Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$15.00 /hourSince January 1, 2024.
Tipped: $3.63.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $3.63.
Federal: $7.25.
Under 18: $12.75
No inflation adjustment
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekExceptions: bowling alleys after 48 h; some farm work after 60 h.
Sick leaveUp to 40 paid hours a year1 h per 30 worked. Paid at 15+ employees; unpaid with 14 or fewer. Usable after 106 days.
VacationPaid out unless a written policy says noNo law requires vacation. It's paid at separation unless a written policy you were told about at hire limits it.
Paid family leaveFAMLI: contributions start 2027-01-01; benefits by 2028-01-03 (up to 12 weeks).
Your city may pay moreHoward County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County have their own minimum wage.
Cities and counties with their own minimum wage
| PLACE | MINIMUM | TIPPED | SINCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard CountyIf you work in Howard County; since July 2026 the same for all employer sizes | $16.00 | $3.63 | July 1, 2026 |
| Montgomery CountyWork in Montgomery County, including its cities. Main rate: employers with 51+ employees | $18.00 | $4.00 | July 1, 2026 |
| Prince George's CountyIf you work in Prince George's County, at employers of any size | $15.30 | $3.63 | July 1, 2026 |
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Maryland Department of Laborlabor.maryland.govMinimum wage · Marylandlabor.maryland.govMinimum wage · Marylanddol.govSick leave · Marylandlabor.maryland.govVacation · Marylandmgaleg.maryland.govHoward County: minimum wagehowardcountymd.govMontgomery County: minimum wagemontgomerycountymd.govMontgomery County: minimum wagewww2.montgomerycountymd.gov
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