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Montgomery County (large employers) Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in Montgomery County (large employers), Maryland: $18.00/hour ($3.00 above the statewide $15.00 rate). Full-time ≈ $37,440/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$18.00

Local hourly

+$3.00

vs state

$720

40-hr week

$37,440

FT annual

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Montgomery County (large employers) minimum wage snapshot

Montgomery County (large employers)’s local minimum wage is $18.00 per hour as of July 1, 2026, sourced from Montgomery County, MD. That compares with Maryland’s statewide rate of $15.00/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $37,440 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$18.00

Effective July 1, 2026

vs state

+$3.00

Maryland $15.00

40-hr week

$720

$37,440/yr FT

vs federal

+$10.75

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for Montgomery County (large employers)

  • Montgomery County (large employers) minimum wage is $18.00/hour (effective July 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $720/week or $37,440/year before taxes.
  • $3.00/hour above the Maryland statewide rate ($15.00).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.

Weekly and annual pay at Montgomery County (large employers) minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $18.00/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$360$18,720
30 hrs$540$28,080
40 hrs$720$37,440

Coverage notes for Montgomery County (large employers)

Mid-county and small-employer tiers differ.

Always confirm the current ordinance with Montgomery County, MD.

Montgomery County (large employers) minimum wage FAQ

Montgomery County (large employers)’s local minimum wage is $18.00/hour effective July 1, 2026 (source: Montgomery County, MD). That is about $37,440 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. Montgomery County (large employers) is $3.00/hour above the Maryland statewide rate of $15.00/hour — about $6,240 more per full-time year.

At $18.00/hour for 40 hours/week: about $720/week and $37,440/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $360/week.

The rate on this page is effective July 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with Montgomery County, MD — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. Montgomery County (large employers)’s local rate is $10.75/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, Maryland, or local.

This profile lists the standard (non-tipped) local floor. Tip credit rules, if any, follow Maryland and local ordinances — check Montgomery County, MD for tipped cash wages.

Mid-county and small-employer tiers differ. Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions can vary — confirm with Montgomery County, MD for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the Maryland state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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