Minimum Wage

Lab. & Empl. § 3-413 — $15.00 an hour, and 85% of it for workers under 18

$15.00 an hour. Since January 1, 2024, Maryland's minimum wage has been $15.00 an hour, for small employers of 14 or fewer employees as well as larger ones. An employer pays the greater of that and the federal minimum.

Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413

An employer may pay an employee under 18 a wage equal to 85% of the State minimum.

Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413

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Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-413 — Minimum wage

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