Reminder About Minimum Wage Increases in Maryland and D.C.

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As of July 1, 2017, the following jurisdictions had an increase in the minimum wage rate:

  • Maryland’s minimum wage increased to $9.25 per hour. With regard to tipped employees, employers must pay a base rate of $3.63 per hour and are required to make up any difference if there is a shortfall in tips up to the minimum wage rate.
  • District of Columbia’s minimum wage rate increased to $12.50 per hour, with a tipped wage rate of $3.33 per hour.
  • Montgomery County’s minimum wage rate increased to $11.50 per hour, with a tipped rate of $4.00 per hour.

On October 1, 2017, Prince George’s County’s minimum wage rate will increase to $11.50 per hour, with a tipped rate of $3.63 per hour.