Maryland: Howard County Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026

by | Dec 12, 2025

The minimum wage in Howard County, Maryland, will increase to $15.50 per hour for employers with 14 or fewer employees as well as certain charitable organizations, home health service providers, and food service facilities. The minimum base wage for tipped employees remains at $3.63 per hour.

See more information on the Howard County Department of Finance Minimum Wage Increase Chart.

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