Hourly Minimum Wage in Maryland

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The state-wide minimum wage for Maryland is $13.25 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Maryland and neighboring states in 2023

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Maryland minimum wage rate is $13.25 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Maryland that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Maryland minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Maryland

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Maryland.
View upcoming minimum wage changes to be on top of future changes to the minimum wage in your location.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Maryland

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Maryland, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2023?

Maryland minimum wage in 2021: US$11.75 (effective January 1, 2021)

Maryland minimum wage in 2020: US$11

Maryland minimum wage in 2000: US$5.15 ($7.93 after inflation adjustment)

Maryland minimum wage in 1980: US$3.10 ($10.39 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Maryland

Tipped employees and employees of amusement and recreational establishments in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have the same pay rates as explained above under Maryland State minimum wage laws.

09/02/2021

Maryland’s minimum wage law permits tip pooling or sharing arrangements and it does not prohibit employers from requiring employees from participating in such arrangements.

08/31/2021

A key area for those that do business in Maryland or those looking to start their own business or franchise in Maryland is understanding the minimum wage and what you are legally obligated to pay.

08/10/2021

Minimum wage amounts remain higher in Montgomery County, while Prince George’s County, which currently has a higher minimum wage than most of Maryland, will align with the rest of the state.

07/23/2021

In addition to any Maryland-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

07/16/2021

To help make that information a little easier to find, we’ve put together this quick guide for Old Line state employers with the latest information on the Maryland minimum wage.

07/13/2021

Maryland minimum wage laws do not allow employers to pay student workers a subminimum wage rate lower than the standard minimum wage unless they qualify as student learners.

07/10/2021

Prince George’s County and Montgomery County remain the only two counties in Maryland with minimum wage standards that are separate and higher than the current State minimum wage.

07/06/2021

If you work in Maryland and have not been paid the minimum wage, it is important to maintain a record of the dates and hours worked, the wages paid (if any), and the amount still owed.

07/06/2021

Specifically, lawmakers should consider implementing specific minimum wages for each of Maryland’s counties and Baltimore City, set by those jurisdictions’ legislative delegations.

07/01/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023