What Is Minimum Wage In Montgomery County?

Last Updated on May 21, 2022 by Fair Punishment Team

As is the case with a number of different states and areas across the country, many workers in Montgomery County don’t receive the minimum wage that’s required by law. 

This is hugely problematic as the Montgomery County Code calls for employers to pay almost all workers in the county (barring an exception), the Montgomery County minimum wage. 

In this guide, we’ll take an in-depth look at exactly what the minimum wage is in Montgomery County, who’s entitled to it, and what to do if you’re paid below the minimum wage. What’s more, we’ll also look to answer a number of the frequently asked questions. 

Minimum Wage Schedule

As of July 1st 2021, the current minimum wage in Montgomery County is between $13.50 and $15.00. Therefore, the Montgomery County minimum wage law requires that all employers have to pay all eligible employees this rate. 

Listed below is a full breakdown of the Montgomery County minimum wage schedule: 

07/01/2018

Small employer (10 or less employees): $12.00

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $12.00

Large employer (51 or more employees): $12.25

07/01/2019

Small employer (10 or less employees): $12.50

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $12.50

Large employer (51 or more employees): $13.00 

07/01/2020

Small employer (10 or less employees): $13.00

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $13.25

Large employer (51 or more employees): $14.00

07/01/2021

Small employer (10 or less employees): $13.50

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $14.00

Large employer (51 or more employees): $15.00

07/01/2022

Small employer (10 or less employees): $14.00

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $14.50 

Large employer (51 or more employees): $15.00

07/01/2023

Small employer (10 or less employees): $14.50

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $15.00

Large employer (51 or more employees): $15.00

07/01/2024

Small employer (10 or less employees): $15.00

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $15.00

Large employer (51 or more employees): $15.00

07/01/2025

Small employer (10 or less employees): $15.00

Mid-sized employer (11 to 50 employees): $15.00 

Large employer (51 or more employees): $15.00

Who’s Entitled To Minimum Wage?

The vast majority of employees who work in Montgomery County are entitled to receive the Montgomery County minimum wage. However, it’s worth noting that the minimum wage law in Montgomery County provides a few exceptions.

Listed below are the exceptions of being entitled to the Montgomery County minimum wage: 

  • If you’re under 19 years of age and work less than 20 hours per week
  • If you’re a worker that’s excluded from the minimum wage requirements of the Maryland Wage and Hour Law or the Fair Labor Standards Act 
  • If you’re employed by a governmental unit other than Montgomery County
  • If your employer has less than two employees

What About Tipped Employees? 

As stated by Montgomery County law, some tipped employees can only receive a “tipped minimum wage”, also known as a “minimum tipped wage”.  

While this might sound a little confusing, it’s relatively straightforward to understand as Montgomery employers may only decide to pay employees who receive tips a reduced hourly rate. 

For further clarification, listed below is the Montgomery County minimum tipped wage schedule. 

07/01/2014: $3.63 minimum tipped wage rate 

01/01/2015: $4.00 minimum tipped wage rate

Being Paid Below The Minimum Wage

If you’ve ever received a wage that’s below the state minimum wage, you could be entitled to up to three times what you’re owed according to Maryland law. So, don’t sit back and accept a reduced wage, chase it up! 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2021? 

As of January 1st 2021, the current minimum wage in Maryland is between $11.60 to $11.75. This is considerably less than the current minimum wage in Montgomery County ($13.50 to $15.00). 

Is Montgomery County Maryland wealthy? 

Montgomery County has a population of approximately 1,055,110, with the median household per capita income of $99,435. This makes Montgomery County one of the wealthiest counties across the whole of the United States. 

Why is housing so expensive in Maryland? 

House prices have risen in Maryland because there are so many people looking for a house and not enough houses for sale. As a result, this has created a low supply in the number of houses and a high demand from buyers. What’s more, the increase in housing prices isn’t just occurring in Maryland, but in several areas across the country. 

What is the minimum wage in Washington DC? 

The minimum wage and living wage in Washington DC increased to $15.20 for non-tipped employees on July 1st 2021 in accordance with the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment of 2016. The minimum wage for tipped workers living in the district also rose to $5.05. 

What state is the cheapest state to live in? 

If you’re working to a tight budget and need an affordable place to live, the cheapest state to live in the United States is Mississippi. This is because in Mississippi, the average cost of living is around 15% lower than the average cost of living in the country. 

What is the most expensive state to live in 2021? 

The most expensive state in the country to currently live in is Hawaii. The average cost of a home in Hawaii is $1,158,492 and the state has a cost index of 196.3.