Maryland local wage comparison
Maryland minimum wage by city and county
2 local rules alongside the $15.00 statewide floor.
- The Maryland statewide minimum wage is $15.00 an hour.
- 2 local wage rules in Maryland are tracked here; the highest listed rate is $18.00 for Montgomery County.
- 0 future local rates are fixed or announced; 4 indexed adjustments are shown as TBA until the city or county publishes the amount.
Maryland local minimum wage table
The current local rate, who it covers, and the next official change. Open a locality for all tiers and ordinance links.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Current rate | Next change | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | County | $18.00 | Indexed July 1, 2027, TBA | Employees working in Montgomery County for an employer doing business in the County with 1+ employees (County government included; federal/state/other local governments excluded); excludes workers exempt under... |
| Howard County | County | $16.00 | Indexed January 1, 2027, TBA | Employers operating in Howard County with 1+ employees (federal/state/other local governments excluded); excludes employees under 18, certain agricultural workers, family members, nonprofit charitable/religious workers... |
Which rate applies? A local wage generally governs within its jurisdiction when it is higher than the state and federal floors. Sector rules and employer-size tiers can differ, so use the linked local page and agency source for the exact coverage rule.