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Maryland minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Maryland
$15.00
an hour · $31,200 a year full time · about $26,131 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $600.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,200.00 |
| Per month | $2,600.00 |
| Per year | $31,200 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Maryland after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Maryland earns $31,200 a year. As a single filer, $1,564 goes to federal income tax, $2,387 to Social Security and Medicare, and $1,118 to Maryland income tax. That leaves $26,131, or $12.56 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $150.00 | $7,800 | $7,176 |
| 15 | $225.00 | $11,700 | $10,613 |
| 20 | $300.00 | $15,600 | $14,029 |
| 25 | $375.00 | $19,500 | $17,106 |
| 30 | $450.00 | $23,400 | $20,132 |
| 35 | $525.00 | $27,300 | $23,158 |
| 40 | $600.00 | $31,200 | $26,131 |
How Maryland compares
Maryland's minimum wage ranks 13th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $15.00 | $31,200 | — |
| Delaware | $15.00 | $31,200 | same |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.75 |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $26,562 | −$2.23 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $18,200 | −$6.25 |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | $38,272 | +$3.40 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Maryland's minimum wage that is $22.50 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,850 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2026?
$15.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Maryland?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15.00 an hour is $31,200 a year before taxes and about $26,131 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Maryland?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,200.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,005.03.
Is Maryland's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $7.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $16,120 a year for a full-time worker.
More Maryland tools
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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