County Laws & Your Rights

Maryland’s minimum wage is $15.00 per hour as of January 1, 2026, which is $7.75 higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Some Maryland counties have higher local minimum wages that override the state rate, including Montgomery County ($16.70), Prince George’s County ($16.20), and Howard County ($15.00). The state’s minimum wage reached $15.00 on […]