Baltimore Minimum Wage 2026 (MD)
Last updated: · Part of Maryland
Baltimore, MD · Minimum Wage 2026
$15.00/hr
Follows the Maryland state rate
Follows state rate
Baltimore Minimum Wage vs. Maryland
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $15.00/hr | — |
| Maryland (state rate) | $15.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Baltimore Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Baltimore does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Baltimore must pay at least the Maryland state minimum wage of $15.00/hr. Follows Maryland's $15.00 state minimum wage; Baltimore City has no separate minimum wage ordinance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Baltimore is $15.00 per hour, the same as the Maryland state minimum wage, since Baltimore does not set its own local rate.
No. Baltimore follows the Maryland state minimum wage of $15.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Baltimore follows the same $15.00/hr rate as the rest of Maryland. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Baltimore.