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Employment MD

MD Minimum Wage

Source: MD Department of Labor Verified: March 1, 2026

Maryland minimum wage is $15.00 per hour statewide as of January 1, 2024. Tipped employees must receive at least $3.63 per hour in cash wages with tips bringing total compensation to the minimum wage. Montgomery County and other jurisdictions have higher local minimums.

Official Source:
MD Department of Labor
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