§ 3–413
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-413 (2026)
Title 3. Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 4. Wages and Hours
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(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.
(d)
An employer may pay an employee a wage that equals a rate of 85% of the State minimum wage established under this section if the employee is under the age of 18 years.