Minimum wages in Montgomery County rise Wednesday to keep up with inflation.

In Montgomery County, businesses with 10 or fewer employees must pay at least $15.95 per hour, a 45-cent increase, according to a news release from County Executive Marc Elrich.

Employers with 11 to 50 workers must pay at least $16.50, a 50-cent increase, and companies with more than 50 employees must pay $18, a 35-cent increase.

“This minimum wage adjustment reflects our commitment to building an economy that works for everyone,” Elrich said in a statement. “When wages keep pace with inflation, working people aren’t forced to fall behind as everyday costs rise.”

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Workers making the minimum wage and working 40 hours per week at a business with 10 or fewer employees earn $936 more annually, according to the county. Those at businesses with 11 to 50 employees earn $1,040 more, while those at larger companies bring in an additional $728.

The County Council passed legislation in 2017 requiring the county to recalculate the minimum wage every March 1 based on changes in the region’s inflation rate. The new wage takes effect July 1.

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The law, according to the county, also requires an adjustment for small and midsize businesses each year until the minimum wage is consistent across all employers, regardless of size.

The minimum wage also increases in Howard County on July 1, where a 2021 law required all employers to reach $16 per hour by 2026.