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Maryland Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 Statewide, Higher in 3 Counties
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Maryland's statewide minimum wage is $15.00 per hour, in force since January 1, 2024 under Md. Code, Labor and Employment (L&E) 3-413(c). The state rate has no scheduled increase and no inflation indexing, so it stays at $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Three counties set higher rates: Montgomery County pays $15.95 to $18.00 depending on employer size (since July 1, 2026), Howard County pays $16.00 to all employers as of July 1, 2026, and Prince George's County pays $15.30 (since January 1, 2026).
Information last verified on September 29, 2026. This article has not been reviewed by a licensed lawyer.
Jurisdiction scope: This page covers the Maryland Wage and Hour Law (L&E Title 3, Subtitle 4), the county minimum wage laws of Montgomery, Howard and Prince George's counties, and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage overlay. It does not cover overtime detail or any other state.
What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2026?
The Maryland minimum wage is $15.00 per hour. L&E 3-413(c)(1)(ii) sets it at "$15.00 per hour" beginning January 1, 2024. The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry (DLI) says most employees must be paid at least $15 per hour, subject to exemptions.
That rate applies to every covered employer regardless of size. The statute once had a lower small-employer rate ($12.80 for 2023), but it merged into $15.00 on January 1, 2024, so there is no small-employer discount today.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under 29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)(C), so Maryland's rate is the higher standard. Under 29 U.S.C. 218(a), the FLSA does not excuse noncompliance with a state law or municipal ordinance that sets a higher minimum wage. For the federal rules, see federal minimum wage.
Will Maryland's minimum wage go up in 2027?
The state rate will not change on January 1, 2027. L&E 3-413(c) fixes the rate at $15.00 and contains no annual inflation adjustment. Any increase would require a new law.
Three county rates can change in 2027. Prince George's County indexes its rate each January 1 (next on January 1, 2027), Howard County's page says a CPI-U adjustment starts in January 2027, and Montgomery County adjusts each July 1 (next on July 1, 2027). None of the three had announced its 2027 amount when this page was last verified.
Maryland minimum wage by county
| Place | Current rate | In effect since | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (statewide) | $15.00 | January 1, 2024 | None scheduled |
| Montgomery County, large employers (51 or more employees) | $18.00 | July 1, 2026 | CPI-W adjustment July 1, 2027; amount not announced |
| Montgomery County, mid-size employers (11 to 50 employees) | $16.50 | July 1, 2026 | CPI-W adjustment plus catch-up July 1, 2027; amount not announced |
| Montgomery County, small employers (10 or fewer employees) | $15.95 | July 1, 2026 | CPI-W adjustment plus catch-up July 1, 2027; amount not announced |
| Howard County (all employers) | $16.00 | January 1, 2025 (larger employers); July 1, 2026 (smaller employers) | CPI-U adjustment from January 2027; amount not announced |
| Prince George's County (all employers) | $15.30 | January 1, 2026 | CPI-U adjustment January 1, 2027 (capped at 5%); amount not announced |
Where a county rate is higher than the state rate, the higher rate is the one a covered employer must pay. DLI notes that some counties have higher minimum wage rates. Maryland's charter counties may set a higher local minimum wage, and the state rate does not preempt a higher local rate (Department of Legislative Services, citing Mayor of Baltimore v. Sitnick, 1969); in 2019 the Department reported that Baltimore City enforces the state rate. Workers outside these three counties are paid under the $15.00 state rate.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Code Sec. 27-68 sets a three-tier rate by employer size and adjusts it every July 1. As of July 1, 2026, large employers (51 or more employees) owe $18.00, mid-size employers (11 to 50 employees, plus certain 501(c)(3) and Medicaid home-care employers) owe $16.50, and small employers (10 or fewer employees) owe $15.95. A year earlier, on July 1, 2025, the three rates were $17.65, $16.00 and $15.50.
The July 1, 2027 adjustment works differently by tier. The large-employer rate rises by the CPI-W for the Washington region, rounded to the nearest $0.05. The mid-size and small-employer rates rise by the CPI-W. If that increase is under $0.50 and the tier is still below the large-employer rate, a catch-up of 1% of the prior rate is added, up to a combined increase of $0.50. The county had not announced the 2027 amounts when this page was last verified.
Howard County
Howard County Council Bill 82-2021 set the county schedule. DLI lists Howard County at $16.00 per hour for all employers as of July 1, 2026. The county's own schedule shows that $16.00 took effect on January 1, 2025 for most employers, and on July 1, 2026 (up from $15.50 on January 1, 2026) for smaller employers: those with 14 or fewer employees, 501(c)(3) organizations, certain Medicaid-funded providers and food service facilities of any size. The county's finance page says a CPI-U adjustment begins in January 2027, and the amount had not been announced when this page was last verified.
Prince George's County
Prince George's County Code Subtitle 13A-117(g) sets the county rate at $15.30 per hour for all employers. The DLI county poster lists it as effective January 1, 2026. Under County Council Bill CB-088-2024, which rewrote 13A-117(g), the county rate rises each January 1 by the Washington-area CPI-U change, capped at 5%, and stays the same if prices do not rise. The County Council may suspend an increase for one year if employment growth is negative. The next adjustment is January 1, 2027; the amount had not been published when this page was last verified.
Maryland tipped minimum wage
Maryland allows a tip credit. Under L&E 3-419, the minimum cash wage for a tipped employee is $3.63 per hour, and the maximum tip credit is the state minimum wage minus $3.63, currently $11.37. DLI states that employers must pay at least $3.63 per hour.
The credit is available only when the employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 per month in tips, has been informed of the tip credit by the employer, and has kept all tips (pooling among tipped employees is permitted). A restaurant employer that takes a tip credit must give each tipped employee a written or electronic Tip Credit Wage Statement each pay period (L&E 3-419).
County rules differ:
- Montgomery County: employers must pay tipped employees at least $4.00 per hour.
- Howard County: the county page says the tip credit may not exceed the county minimum wage less $3.63.
- Prince George's County: the DLI poster lists a minimum cash wage of at least $3.63.
If tips plus the cash wage fall short of the full minimum wage in a pay period, the employer must make up the difference. The federal cash wage floor is $2.13 per hour (U.S. Department of Labor), so Maryland's $3.63 floor is the higher standard.
Who can be paid less than the Maryland minimum wage?
Maryland has a few lower-rate rules and a longer list of workers outside the law.
- Workers under 18: an employer may pay 85% of the state minimum wage (L&E 3-413(d)).
- Montgomery County: an employee under 20 may be paid 85% of the county rate for the first six months, and the county rate does not apply to employees under 19 who work 20 hours or fewer per week (DLI).
- Prince George's County: employees 18 and under who work under 20 hours a week are exempt from the county rate, and the state rate applies instead ($15.00, or $12.75 for workers under 18), according to the DLI county poster.
- Howard County: employees under 18 must be paid at least 85% of the county minimum wage (county page).
- Workers with disabilities: since October 1, 2020, the Commissioner may not authorize subminimum wages for workers with disabilities except for holders of grandfathered federal certificates (L&E 3-414(b)).
DLI's exemption list also includes immediate family of the employer, certain agricultural employees, employees who are executive, administrative or professional under the FLSA, volunteers, employees under 16 working under 20 hours per week, outside sales employees, commission-paid employees, special-education-program trainees, non-administrative camp employees, food or drink establishments grossing under $400,000 per year, drive-in theaters, certain first-processing establishments, employees under the Secure Maryland Wage Act, and certain minor league baseball players. Federal law has its own exemptions, so a worker outside Maryland's law may still be covered by the FLSA.
Common myths about the Maryland minimum wage
- Myth: small employers can pay less. The separate small-employer rate merged into $15.00 on January 1, 2024.
- Myth: the rate is $15 everywhere in Maryland. Montgomery ($15.95 to $18.00), Howard ($16.00) and Prince George's ($15.30) counties are higher.
Are there pending bills to raise the Maryland minimum wage?
Not as law. HB 1229 and SB 886 (2026) would have moved Maryland toward $25 by 2030, ended the tip credit and proposed a constitutional amendment. The bill pages show only committee hearings, with no enactment, and the measure is not on the ballot. HB 1479 (2026), which would have raised the rate to $18 in 2028 for large employers (2029 for small employers) and then indexed it, was withdrawn by its sponsor on March 9, 2026. The Maryland State Board of Elections list for the November 3, 2026 ballot shows no minimum wage question. A bill becomes law only if the General Assembly passes it and the Governor signs it.
What to do if you are paid less than the minimum wage in Maryland
Contact the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Service, 10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410-767-2357. Maryland's general deadline for a civil lawsuit is three years from when the claim accrues, unless another law sets a different period (Courts and Judicial Proceedings 5-101); confirm the deadline for your claim with DLI or a lawyer.
An employee may also sue for the unpaid difference plus liquidated damages equal to that difference, plus counsel fees (L&E 3-427). A court may reduce or deny liquidated damages if the employer shows a good-faith, reasonable belief that it was paying lawfully. The Commissioner may take assignment of a claim or ask the Attorney General to sue. Paying less than the required wage is also a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 (L&E 3-428).
The FLSA gives a second route: unpaid federal minimum wages plus an equal amount as liquidated damages (29 U.S.C. 216(b)), and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division takes complaints at 1-866-487-9243. Wage claims often overlap with final pay problems; see Maryland final paycheck laws, Maryland at-will employment laws and unpaid wages. To estimate overtime, use the overtime calculator.
Disclaimer: This page is general legal information, not legal advice. It covers the Maryland Wage and Hour Law, Maryland county minimum wage laws and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act as verified on September 29, 2026. For a specific pay situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Maryland or the Maryland Department of Labor.
Related pages
- Minimum wage by state
- Federal minimum wage rules
- Maryland final paycheck laws
- Maryland at-will employment laws
- Unpaid wages and how to claim them
- Overtime calculator
Last updated: September 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
$15.00 per hour statewide since January 1, 2024, under L&E 3-413(c). Montgomery, Howard and Prince George's counties have higher rates.
Will Maryland's minimum wage go up in 2027?
The state rate stays $15.00 on January 1, 2027; the statute has no indexing. Prince George's County indexes its rate on January 1, 2027, Howard County plans a CPI-U adjustment from January 2027 and Montgomery County adjusts on July 1, 2027, with none of the amounts announced yet.
What is the minimum wage in Montgomery County, MD?
Since July 1, 2026: $18.00 for employers with 51 or more employees, $16.50 for 11 to 50, and $15.95 for 10 or fewer (Montgomery County Code Sec. 27-68).
What is the minimum wage in Howard County, MD?
$16.00 per hour for all employers as of July 1, 2026, according to the Maryland Division of Labor and Industry. Under the county schedule, larger employers have owed $16.00 since January 1, 2025 and smaller employers since July 1, 2026.
What is the minimum wage in Prince George's County?
$15.30 per hour for all employers, listed by the Division of Labor and Industry as effective January 1, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Maryland?
The minimum cash wage is $3.63 per hour and the maximum tip credit is $11.37, under L&E 3-419. Montgomery County requires at least $4.00 per hour for tipped employees.
Can a Maryland employer pay a teenager less than $15?
Yes, for workers under 18: up to 85% of the state minimum wage under L&E 3-413(d). Montgomery County has its own 85% rule for employees under 20 in their first six months.
Does Maryland have a lower minimum wage for small businesses?
No. The small-employer rate merged into $15.00 on January 1, 2024. Montgomery County does set a lower tier of $15.95 for employers with 10 or fewer employees.
How do I file a minimum wage complaint in Maryland?
Contact the Division of Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Service, at 410-767-2357, or sue under L&E 3-427 for the unpaid difference plus liquidated damages and counsel fees.
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Maryland Code, Labor and Employment Article
§ 3-413In force
§3–413. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Employer” includes a governmental unit. (3) “Small employer” means an employer that employs 14 or fewer employees. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 3–414 of this subtitle, each employer shall pay: (1) to each employee who is subject to both the federal Act and this subtitle, at least the greater of: (i) the minimum wage for that employee under the federal Act; or (ii) the State minimum wage set under subsection (c) of this section; and (2) to each other employee who is subject to this subtitle, at least the greater of: (i) the highest minimum wage under the federal Act; or (ii) the State minimum wage set under subsection (c) of this section. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State minimum wage rate is: (i) for the 12–month period beginning January 1, 2023, $13.25 per hour; and (ii) beginning January 1, 2024, $15.00 per hour. (2) The State minimum wage rate for a small employer is: (i) for the 12–month period beginning January 1, 2023, $12.80 per hour; and (ii) beginning January 1, 2024, $15.00 per hour.
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§ 3-419In force
§3–419. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 3–1604(d) of this title, this section applies to each employee who: (i) is engaged in an occupation in which the employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 each month in tips; (ii) has been informed by the employer about the provisions of this section; and (iii) has kept all of the tips that the employee received. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, this section does not prohibit the pooling of tips. (b) Subject to the limitations in this section, an employer may include, as part of the wage of an employee to whom this section applies: (1) an amount that the employer sets to represent the tips of the employee; or (2) if the employee or representative of the employee satisfies the Commissioner that the employee received a lesser amount in tips, the lesser amount. (c) The tip credit amount that the employer may include under subsection (b) of this section may not exceed the minimum wage established under § 3–413 of this subtitle for the employee less $3.63.
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§ 3-427In force
§3–427. (a) If an employer pays an employee less than the wage required under this subtitle, the employee may bring an action against the employer to recover: (1) the difference between the wage paid to the employee and the wage required under this subtitle; (2) an additional amount equal to the difference between the wage paid to the employee and the wage required under this subtitle as liquidated damages; and (3) counsel fees and other costs. (b) On the written request of an employee who is entitled to bring an action under this section, the Commissioner may: (1) take an assignment of the claim in trust for the employee; (2) ask the Attorney General to bring an action in accordance with this section on behalf of the employee; and (3) consolidate 2 or more claims against an employer. (c) The agreement of an employee to work for less than the wage to which the employee is entitled under this subtitle is not a defense to an action under this section.
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§ 3-428In force
§3–428. (a) An employer may not pay or agree to pay less than the wage required under this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
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§ 3-414In force
§3–414. (a) In this section, “federal certificate” means a certificate that the United States Department of Labor issues to a work activities center or other sheltered workshop to allow the workshop to pay an individual less than the wage otherwise required for that individual under the federal Act. (b) (1) Beginning October 1, 2020, the Commissioner may not authorize a work activities center or other sheltered workshop to pay an employee with a disability less than the minimum wage otherwise required under this subtitle for the employee. (2) Beginning October 1, 2020, a work activities center or workshop may pay an employee with a disability less than the federal prevailing wage of pay to the extent authorized by federal law if the work activities center or other sheltered workshop: (i) was authorized by the Commissioner before October 1, 2016, to pay an employee with a disability less than the minimum wage that was otherwise required under this subtitle for the employee through the acceptance of a federal certificate; and (ii) the work activities center or workshop maintains the federal certificate.
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Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article
§ 5-101In forcecited in 8 of our articles
§5–101. A civil action at law shall be filed within three years from the date it accrues unless another provision of the Code provides a different period of time within which an action shall be commenced.
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Cited in 210 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Inc. v. Morabito Consultants, Inc. (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland 2000, 132 Md. App. 158)“…Maryland, the general statute of limitations is codified at Md.Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (Repl.Vol. 1998). This provision establ…”
- LaSalle Bank, N.A. v. Reeves (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland 2007, 173 Md. App. 392)“…arred by the three-year statute of limitations set forth in Md.Code Ann., Cts. and Jud. Proc. § 5-101. 2. Whether the circuit court erred i…”
- Fairfax Savings, F.S.B. v. Weinberg & Green (Court of Special Appeals of Maryland 1996, 112 Md. App. 587)“…must be filed within three years from the date it accrues. Md.Code Ann., Cts. & Jud.Proc. § 5-101 (1974,1975 Repl.Vol.). 17…”
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United States Code Title 29
§ 206Minimum wageIn forcecited in 49 of our articles
Every employer shall pay to each of his employees who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, wages at the following rates: except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than— $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after May 25, 2007; $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and $7.25 an hour, beginning 24 months after that 60th day; if such employee is a home worker in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, not less than the minimum piece rate prescribed by regulation or order; or, if no such minimum piece rate is in effect, any piece rate adopted by such employer which shall yield, to the proportion or class of employees prescribed by regulation or order, not less than the applicable minimum hourly wage rate. Such minimum piece rates or employer piece rates shall be commensurate with, and shall be paid in lieu of, the minimum hourly wage rate applicable under the provisions of this section.
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Cited in 6,250 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
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- Mark D. Tourscher v. Martin Horn, Secretary of the Pa. Dept. Of Corrections John McCullough Superintendent ,(d.c. Civil No. 98-Cv-00176j) (Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 1999, 184 F.3d 236)“…wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 206 (a), for the work he was compelled to d…”
- Christensen v. Harris County (Supreme Court of the United States 2000, 529 U.S. 576)“…in the private sector of the economy or the public sector. 29 U. S. C. §§ 206 , 207 (1994 ed. and Supp. III). In 1985…”
- Barrentine v. Arkansas-Best Freight System, Inc. (Supreme Court of the United States 1981, 450 U.S. 728)“…a minimum wage under § 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U. S. C. § 206 , may not be waived through a collectiv…”
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§ 216PenaltiesIn forcecited in 46 of our articles
Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of section 215 of this title shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000, or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. No person shall be imprisoned under this subsection except for an offense committed after the conviction of such person for a prior offense under this subsection. Any employer who violates the provisions of section 206 or section 207 of this title shall be liable to the employee or employees affected in the amount of their unpaid minimum wages, or their unpaid overtime compensation, as the case may be, and in an additional equal amount as liquidated damages. Any employer who violates the provisions of section 215(a)(3) or 218d of this title shall be liable for such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate to effectuate the purposes of section 215(a)(3) or 218d of this title, including without limitation employment, reinstatement, promotion, and the payment of wages lost and an additional equal amount as liquidated damages.
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In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):The Supreme Court treats Section 216(b) as the FLSA's private-suit clause. Alden v. Maine (1999) held Article I gives Congress no power to subject nonconsenting states to such private damages suits in their own courts. Christensen v. Harris County (2000) applied Section 216(b)'s requirement that plaintiffs prove a Section 207 violation.
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- Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society (Supreme Court of the United States 1975, 421 U.S. 240)“…abor Standards Act, § 16 (b), 52 Stat. 1069 , as amended, 29 U. S. C. § 216 (b); Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers…”
- Roadway Express, Inc. v. Piper (Supreme Court of the United States 1980, 447 U.S. 752)“…ther taxable costs. Compare 42 U. S. C. § 2000a-3 (b) with 29 U. S. C. § 216 (b) (1970 ed., Supp. V).” Id., at 6…”
- Hutto v. Finney (Supreme Court of the United States 1979, 437 U.S. 678)“…ther taxable costs. Compare 42 U. S. C. § 2000a-3 (b) with 29 U. S. C. § 216 (b) (1970 ed., Supp. V). [29] See…”
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§ 218Relation to other lawsIn forcecited in 52 of our articles
No provision of this chapter or of any order thereunder shall excuse noncompliance with any Federal or State law or municipal ordinance establishing a minimum wage higher than the minimum wage established under this chapter or a maximum work week lower than the maximum workweek established under this chapter, and no provision of this chapter relating to the employment of child labor shall justify noncompliance with any Federal or State law or municipal ordinance establishing a higher standard than the standard established under this chapter. No provision of this chapter shall justify any employer in reducing a wage paid by him which is in excess of the applicable minimum wage under this chapter, or justify any employer in increasing hours of employment maintained by him which are shorter than the maximum hours applicable under this chapter.
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- Philip Williamson Itzik Riefronda Kirlin Thomas Painter,plaintiffs-Appellants v. General Dynamics Corporation,opinion (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2000, 208 F.3d 1144)“…wage, hour, and child labor legislation. See 29 U.S.C. § 218 (a). 1 *1151…”
- United States v. Klinghoffer Bros. Realty Corp., Irving Jacobson and Albert Klinghoffer (Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 1961, 285 F.2d 487)“…agreement to accept reduced pay is valid, notwithstanding 29 U.S.C. § 218 . White v. Witwer Grocer Co., 8 Cir.,…”
- Pacific Merchant Shipping Ass'n v. Aubry (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 1990, 918 F.2d 1409)“…han the maximum workweek established under this chapter. 29 U.S.C. Section 218 (a). The employees and the United State…”
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Sources and References
- Maryland Division of Labor and Industry: Wage and Hour Law facts(labor.maryland.gov).gov
- Md. Code, Labor and Employment 3-413 (minimum wage)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- 29 U.S.C. 206 (federal minimum wage)(law.cornell.edu)
- 29 U.S.C. 218 (relation to other laws)(law.cornell.edu)
- Montgomery County Office of Human Rights: minimum wage increase(montgomerycountymd.gov).gov
- Howard County Finance: minimum wage(howardcountymd.gov).gov
- Maryland DLI: Prince George's County minimum wage poster(labor.maryland.gov).gov
- Md. Code, Labor and Employment 3-419 (tip credit)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- U.S. Department of Labor: minimum wage FAQ(dol.gov).gov
- Md. Code, Labor and Employment 3-414 (sheltered workshops)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- Maryland General Assembly: HB 1229 (2026)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- Maryland General Assembly: HB 1479 (2026)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- Maryland State Board of Elections: 2026 ballot questions(elections.maryland.gov).gov
- Md. Code, Labor and Employment 3-427 (damages)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- 29 U.S.C. 216 (penalties and remedies)(law.cornell.edu)
- Prince George's County Council Bill CB-088-2024 (minimum wage indexing)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- Department of Legislative Services: HB 976 (2019) fiscal and policy note (local minimum wage authority)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov
- Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings 5-101 (three-year limitations)(mgaleg.maryland.gov).gov