Maryland tipped minimum wage
In effect since January 1, 2024
$3.63 minimum cash wage
Employers can take a tip credit of up to $11.37 an hour, as long as cash wages plus tips reach the $15.00 minimum for every hour worked. An employee counts as tipped if they get more than $30 a month in tips.
Tip credit check
Enter one pay period for a tipped employee in Maryland. The calculator shows whether tips covered the gap between the cash wage and the minimum wage, and what you owe if they didn't.
Assumes a single workweek and straight-time hours. Overtime, tip pools and service charges have separate rules.
Local tipped wages in Maryland
| Place | Minimum wage | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $18.00 | $4.00 |
Rules that apply everywhere
- The employer must tell tipped employees about the tip credit before taking it, under federal rules.
- Tips belong to the employee. Managers and supervisors can't share in a tip pool.
- If tips and cash wages fall short of the minimum in a workweek, the employer pays the difference.
Federal tip rules: DOL Fact Sheet #15.
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Sources
- Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Service · data as of January 1, 2024 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.