How to use this calculator
- Enter your Maryland workweek and actual punches, deducting unpaid breaks once.
- Enter your hourly rate and keep Federal selected to estimate overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
- Review the state rules and calculator limits below alongside your results.
Formula
The Federal preset calculates regular hours = min(workweek hours, 40) and overtime hours = max(workweek hours − 40, 0). Estimated gross pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × rate × 1.5.
Worked examples
Maryland: 5 shifts at $24
Schedule: 8:46 + 8:46 + 8:46 + 8:46 + 8:46 of net worked time. The engine calculates 43:50 (43.83 hours).
Regular: 40:00 (40.00 h); overtime: 3:50 (3.83 h); double time: 0:00 (0.00 h). At $24.00 per hour, estimated gross pay is $1,098.00.
Maryland: five longer shifts at $41
Schedule: 9:17 + 9:17 + 9:17 + 9:17 + 9:17 of net worked time. The engine calculates 46:25 (46.42 hours).
Regular: 40:00 (40.00 h); overtime: 6:25 (6.42 h); double time: 0:00 (0.00 h). At $41.00 per hour, estimated gross pay is $2,034.63.
Maryland minimum wage
$15.00 per hour statewide. Some counties set higher rates (from July 1, 2026: Howard $16.00; Montgomery up to $18.00; Prince George's $15.30).
Maryland overtime rule
1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek; 48 hours for bowling alleys and certain residential care facilities; 60 hours for some agricultural work.
Maryland wage and coverage note 1
Tipped employees: $3.63 per hour cash wage.
Maryland wage and coverage note 2
Employees under 18 may be paid 85% of the state minimum wage.
Calculator scope
This page starts with the Federal preset and one entered hourly rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
$15.00 per hour statewide. Some counties set higher rates (from July 1, 2026: Howard $16.00; Montgomery up to $18.00; Prince George's $15.30).
What overtime rule applies in Maryland?
1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek; 48 hours for bowling alleys and certain residential care facilities; 60 hours for some agricultural work.
What wage and coverage details matter in Maryland?
Tipped employees: $3.63 per hour cash wage. Employees under 18 may be paid 85% of the state minimum wage.
What does this calculator cover?
The Federal preset estimates overtime after 40 hours in a workweek using one entered hourly rate.
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