Montgomery County's minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2026, driven by a 2.0% rise in the Washington D.C.-area consumer price index for 2025. Large employers (51+ employees) will pay at least $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 inflation-tied adjustment is mandated by Section 27-68 of the County Code, enacted in 2017.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Minimum Wage to Increase on July 1 for Large, Mid-Size, and Small Employers”, received Feb 27, 2026.
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