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Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rising July 1

Montgomery County PIO Mar 2, 2026
FromPress Release - Montgomery County, MD
Email“El salario mínimo aumentará en el Condado de Montgomery el 1 de julio”
ReceivedMar 2, 2026
Montgomery County's minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2026, reflecting a 2.0% rise in the Washington D.C.-area Consumer Price Index for 2025, as required by county law. Large employers (51+ employees) will pay $18.00/hr (+$0.35), mid-size employers (11–50 employees) $16.50/hr (+$0.50), and small employers (10 or fewer) $15.95/hr (+$0.45). The annual adjustment is mandated under Section 27-68 of the County Code, enacted in 2017.
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