Maryland Minimum Wage 2025 Debate Maryland. That in a nutshell is the debate over governor wes moore’s minimum wage plan. The journey towards this juncture began in 2019 when maryland passed a law to incrementally raise the minimum wage by 4% annually until 2025.

House bill 549, also known as the ‘fair wage act’ would give maryland workers a $15 minimum wage starting this october. By 2025, the minimum wage for maryland workers will be $15, but some experts and advocates say the legislative arm is moving slower than the economic reality amid inflation.