Maryland Overtime Calculator
Maryland pays overtime by the week, but your minimum wage can be higher depending on your county. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Maryland Overtime Rules
Maryland pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. What varies in Maryland is the minimum wage: Montgomery County and Prince George's County set their own rates above the statewide figure.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Maryland law.
- Montgomery County and Prince George's County set higher local minimum wages than the Maryland state rate.
Maryland overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The Maryland Department of Labor enforces wage and overtime law; a few industries have their own scheduling rules.
The Maryland minimum wage is $15.00/hour (tipped minimum $3.63). Montgomery County: $17.15. Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
No. Maryland counts overtime by the week — 1.5× after 40 hours — so a long single day doesn't trigger it unless your weekly total tops 40.
Montgomery County and Prince George's County set their own minimum wages above the state rate, on their own schedules. Overtime is still 1.5× of your actual hourly rate.
The Maryland Department of Labor, through its Division of Labor and Industry. The state overtime rule matches the federal 40-hour standard.