As a reminder for all employers in Montgomery, Maryland, the minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2025.:
- From $17.15 per hour to $17.65 per hour for large employers (51 or more employees), and for tipped employees, from $10.00 to $12 per hour.
- From $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for midsize employers (11 to 50 employees).
- From $15 per hour to $15.50 per hour for small employers (10 or fewer employees).
Tipped employees earning over $30 per month in tips must receive at least the Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rate per hour.
- Employers pay a minimum of $4.00 per hour in direct wages, with tips making up the difference.
- Restaurant employers using a tip credit must provide a wage statement each pay period.
- The wage statement must show the effective hourly rate, including cash wages and tips.
For additional information:
Montgomery County Minimum Wage Increase – Effective July 1, 2025
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