Maryland’s Minimum Wage Is Going Up Beginning January 1, 2024

MARYLAND – All companies in Maryland must pay minimum wage employees $15 an hour.

Companies that employ people under the age of 18 must pay an employee a wage that equals at least 85% of the state’s minimum wage. Workers who get tips will not be affected by the new law. If they earn more than $30 a month in tips, they will continue to receive $3.63 an hour.

In 2019, the state passed a law that increases the minimum wage by 4% every year until 2025. On July 1, 2025, the Commissioner will examine the Consumer Price Index and decide if a minimum wage increase is necessary.

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8 Comments

  1. please keep in mind theress no minimum wage that doesn’t come out of your pocket. Theres no minimum wage that doesn’t come out of everyones pocket.

  2. How do you really know much they make in tips. Everyone isn’t honest. I’m sure they don’t make more than 30.00

    1. Educate yourself. This law was enacted long before Moore. It’s also going to help drive up prices on items so be careful what you’re thankful for. Want to make more money, get a better job.

  3. If a person who depends on tips for their salary makes $30.00 in tips a “MONTH” their wage will remain at $3.63 per hour. I guess $30.00 a “MONTH” is killing it! funny.

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