What’s the 2023 Prince George’s County Minimum Wage?
Many workers in Prince George’s County do not get paid the minimum wage required by Prince George’s County law. The Prince George’s County Code requires employers to pay almost all workers employed in the county the Prince George’s County minimum wage.
What is the 2023 Prince George’s County Minimum Wage?
Since January 1, 2021, the Maryland minimum wage has been higher than the Prince George’s County minimum wage. Therefore, to find out what the minimum wage has been in Prince George’s County since January 1, 2021, please review our page about the Maryland minimum wage.
The Prince George’s County minimum wage law requires employers to pay eligible employees the following rates:
| Prince George’s County Minimum Wage Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | Minimum Wage Rate |
| 10/1/2014 | $8.40 |
| 10/1/2015 | $9.55 |
| 10/1/2016 | $10.75 |
| 10/1/2017 – 12/31/2020 | $11.50 |
| 1/1/2021 | See Maryland minimum wage |
Who’s entitled to the Prince George’s County minimum wage?
If you work in Prince George’s County, you are probably entitled to receive the P.G. County minimum wage. That’s right: most employees who work in Prince George’s County should receive the Prince George’s County minimum wage.
The Prince George’s County minimum wage law provides for few exceptions. If you are a worker excluded from the minimum wage requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Maryland Wage and Hour Law, or if you are under 19 years old and work 20 or less hours per week, then you are not entitled to the P.G. County minimum wage.
What is the Prince George’s County Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees?
Under Prince George’s County law, certain tipped employees may only be entitled to a “minimum tipped wage” or “tipped minimum wage” of $3.63 per hour.
What to Do If You’re Paid Below the Minimum Wage
If you have ever received a wage that is below the state or local minimum wage, you may be entitled to 3x what you’re owed under Maryland law.
Contact us now for a free and confidential case evaluation.
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