Intro to Maryland Labor Laws

The state minimum wage in Maryland is $15 per hour. 

Some Maryland cities and counties have their own wage requirements that exceed the state-wide minimum wage. Employers with potentially impacted employees should review both state and local requirements. Below are the minimum wages in some of Maryland’s larger localities that exceed the state rate: 

In Montgomery County(opens in a new tab), the minimum wage varies by company size : 

• Over 50 employees - $17.15 per hour

• 11-50 employees - $15.50 per hour

• Less than 11 employees - $15 per hour 

Please check the references for additional minimum wage requirements across localities.

References: 

• Maryland Minimum Wage(opens in a new tab)

• Minimum Wage Tracker(opens in a new tab)

Maryland follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $684 per week or $35,568 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.

References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold(opens in a new tab)

In Maryland, retail workers are entitled to rest breaks if they work at least four consecutive hours. Minimum rest break duration varies depending on the length of the employee’s shift. 

References: Shift Break FAQ(opens in a new tab)

In Maryland, employers must provide reasonable break time and a clean, private space for employees to express milk, up to one year following each child’s birth. 

References: Maryland Breastfeeding(opens in a new tab)