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Maryland Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Maryland minimum wage is $15.00/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Maryland.
Montgomery County sets a higher local minimum.
Maryland wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$15.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Maryland follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $3.63/hr cash. Employers may take a tip credit; cash wage plus tips must reach $15.00/hr.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next regular payday. Quit: Next regular payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal in retail / certain shifts (Healthy Retail Employee Act). Rest: 15-min paid for 4 to 6 hr shifts (retail only).
Maryland pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Maryland. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Maryland follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Maryland figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Maryland's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.
Cities in Maryland with a higher minimum wage
These Maryland localities set a local minimum above the state's $15.00/hr: