Maryland · 2027
Maryland minimum wage in 2027.
No 2027 change published as of November 1, 2026.
Maryland's state minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, and neither the Maryland Department of Labor nor the U.S. Department of Labor lists an increase for 2027. Plan on $15.00 unless the legislature acts.
Several states raise the minimum every January. Maryland does not: the state rate is set at $15.00 and the DOL table shows no scheduled future rate. This page is the plain answer for 2027 and a converter for what $15.00 pays.
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Maryland minimum wage rates
| Item | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| State minimum wage | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Other rates in the state source: State minimum wage $15.00; Under age 18 (85%) $12.75; Tipped cash wage (2026) $3.63.
What the sources say
Maryland's Employment Standards Service says most employees must be paid at least the state minimum wage rate of $15 per hour and employees under 18 years of age must earn at least 85% of it, which is $12.75. As of November 1, 2026 neither source lists a different 2027 rate. That is a statement about published sources, not a guarantee, so confirm in early December.
Tipped employees who earn more than $30 a month in tips must still reach $15.00: the employer pays at least $3.63 an hour in cash, tips make up the rest, and the employer covers any gap.
The state page also links separate minimum wage notices for Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Check the county notice for the place where the work is done.
Worked example
Full-time at $15.00, 40 hours a week. $600.00 a week, $1,200.00 every two weeks, $2,600.00 a month and $31,200.00 a year (2,080 hours), before tax.
Part-time at $15.00, 30 hours a week. $450.00 a week and $23,400.00 a year before tax.
Limits of this page
The converter multiplies the hourly rate by your hours and 52 weeks, with monthly as one twelfth of the year. It is gross pay before tax and ignores overtime, unpaid time off and local minimum wages that are higher than the state rate. Cities and counties in some states set their own rates, so check the place where the work is done.
Sources
Primary sources opened and checked on November 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Maryland minimum wage in 2027?
$15.00 an hour is the state rate; no increase for 2027 is listed by Maryland DLLR or the U.S. Department of Labor as of November 1, 2026.
What do workers under 18 earn?
At least 85% of the state minimum wage, which is $12.75 at $15.00.
What is the tipped cash wage?
At least $3.63 an hour, with tips making up the rest to $15.00. The employer covers any gap.
Does Maryland adjust the wage for inflation?
Neither source lists an inflation adjustment or a scheduled future rate for the state minimum.
Are there county notices?
The state page links separate notices for Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Check them for the work location.
Not legal advice
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