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The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase to $15.65 for large employers on July 1. This is part of a bill that raises the minimum wage incrementally every year on that date.
The bill was signed by County Executive Marc Elrich when he was a County Councilmember back in November 2017. He said the bill is crucial for helping low wage workers keep up with inflation.
“For too long, the minimum wage was stagnant and did not change based on inflation," Elrich said. "A decent wage is the path to more opportunity and improved equity."
Since hitting the $15 minimum wage rate in 2021, the law requires the Chief Administrative Officer to adjust the rate every year. The change is based on the previous calendar year.
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