History of Minimum Wage in Maryland - Employment Standards Service (ESS)
The two rates shown in 1968, and 1976 reflect the former multiple-track minimum-wage system.
| 1968 | $1.00 & $1.15 |
| 1970 | $1.30 |
| 1972 | $1.60 |
| 1976 | $2.20 & $2.30 |
| 1979 | $2.90 |
| 1980 | $3.10 |
| 1981 | $3.35 |
| 1991 | $3.80 |
| 1992 | $4.25 |
| 1997 | $4.75 |
| 1998 | $5.15 |
| 2007 | $6.15* |
| 2008 | $6.55* |
| 2009 | $7.25* |
| January 1, 2015 | $8.00 |
| July 1, 2015 | $8.25 |
| July 1, 2016 | $8.75 |