Maryland Overtime Calculator
Maryland's overtime rule is the federal 40-hour standard. The complexity in Maryland is geographic: Montgomery and Prince George's counties set local minimum wages above the state figure, so the applicable rate depends on where the work is performed.
Maryland overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Maryland overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no daily overtime rule, so a long shift is straight time unless the weekly total passes the threshold. The 2026 minimum wage is $15.00/hour.
Maryland overtime rules
Maryland overtime for non-exempt employees follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is paid at your normal rate.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
Maryland's overtime rule is the federal 40-hour standard. The complexity in Maryland is geographic: Montgomery and Prince George's counties set local minimum wages above the state figure, so the applicable rate depends on where the work is performed.
Montgomery County and Prince George's County both set higher local minimum wages than the state; the county where the work is done governs.
Maryland minimum wage in 2026
$15.00/hour statewide, with higher county rates. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in Maryland
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Maryland has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 40 hours.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Maryland?
Maryland uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have daily overtime?
No. Maryland has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 40. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in Maryland?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Maryland.
What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2026?
$15.00/hour statewide, with higher county rates. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Maryland?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in Maryland?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Maryland. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.