Overtime Pay in Maryland
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Maryland follows federal FLSA standards: 1.5 times regular pay for hours over 40 per week, with no stricter state overtime mandate.
How Maryland treats Overtime Pay
Maryland does not impose state-level overtime requirements exceeding the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Federal exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees apply under Maryland law. Maryland employers must maintain accurate records of hours worked and wages paid in accordance with federal requirements.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Maryland.