Time and a Half Calculator — Maryland 2026
Calculate overtime pay for Maryland workers. Maryland minimum wage: $15.00/hr. Overtime required after 40 hours per workweek under federal FLSA.
Quick Answer
At $25/hour in Maryland, your time-and-a-half rate is $37.50/hour. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375 gross per week — $18,750/year at 50 weeks. Maryland minimum wage: $15.00/hr. Overtime applies after 40 hours in a workweek under federal FLSA. Maryland income tax (5.75%) applies to overtime pay.
Your Work Details
FLSA overtime applies after 40 hours
Time and a Half Results
Overtime Rate
$37.50/hr
1.5× regular rate
Regular Pay
$1,000.00
per week
Overtime Pay
$375.00
per week
Total Weekly Pay
$1,375.00
At $25.00/hr, your overtime rate is $37.50/hr. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375.00/week — $19,500.00/year in extra pay.
Annual Breakdown
| Pay Type | Rate | Hours/Week | Weekly | Annual (52 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | $25.00/hr | 40 | $1,000.00 | $52,000.00 |
| Overtime Pay | $37.50/hr | 10 | $375.00 | $19,500.00 |
| Total | — | 50 | $1,375.00 | $71,500.00 |
Gross pay before taxes. Use the Overtime Calculator to see after-tax take-home pay.
Maryland Overtime Overview
Minimum wage: $15.00/hr
Minimum overtime rate: $22.50/hr (1.5× minimum wage)
Daily overtime: No — federal weekly threshold only (40 hrs/week)
State income tax on overtime: Yes — 5.75%
Maryland follows federal overtime rules. State income tax of up to 5.75% plus local taxes apply to overtime pay.
Overtime FAQs — Maryland
What are the overtime laws in Maryland?
Maryland follows federal overtime rules. State income tax of up to 5.75% plus local taxes apply to overtime pay. Under federal FLSA (which applies in all states), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Maryland follows the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime eligibility.
What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
The Maryland minimum wage is $15.00/hr. At this rate, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is 22.50/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Maryland has a higher minimum wage that overrides the federal rate.
How much is time and a half after taxes in Maryland?
At $25/hour with a 1.5× overtime rate of $37.50/hour, after taxes in Maryland: federal income tax at 22% marginal rate takes about $8.25, FICA (7.65%) takes $2.87. Maryland state income tax at 5.75% takes another $2.16. Net after-tax overtime rate: approximately $24.23/hour.
Can my employer refuse to pay overtime in Maryland?
For non-exempt employees, no — your employer is legally required to pay at least 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 per week under the FLSA. This is a federal law that applies in Maryland. Employers cannot waive this right, even with employee agreement. If you believe you are owed unpaid overtime, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or the Maryland Department of Labor. The statute of limitations for back wages is typically 2 years (3 years for willful violations).
Are salaried workers entitled to overtime in Maryland?
Salaried employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) must receive overtime regardless of job duties under the FLSA. Salaried workers above this threshold who meet the "duties test" for executive, administrative, or professional work are "exempt" from federal overtime. However, some high-earning salaried workers in Maryland may have additional state-level protections. If you are misclassified as exempt, you may be owed significant back wages.