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Flexible jobs for single mothers in Maryland
Maryland requires pay ranges in every job posting and offers free full-day pre-K to many families, with state paid family leave due in 2028.
Pay in Maryland
Maryland’s minimum wage is $15.00 an hour for most employers, under the Fair Wage Act of 2023, according to the Maryland Department of Labor. Some counties set more from July 1, 2026:
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Montgomery, 51 or more employees | $18.00 |
| Montgomery, 11 to 50 employees | $16.50 |
| Montgomery, 10 or fewer employees | $15.95 |
| Howard, all employers | $16.00 |
| Prince George’s | $15.30 |
Since October 1, 2024, every employer must show the pay range in job postings, along with an outline of the benefits and any other compensation, under the state’s wage range transparency law.
Leave for parents
Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Maryland’s FAMLI program will provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave a year, at up to $1,000 a week. Contributions start on January 1, 2027, split equally between employers and employees, and benefits start on January 1, 2028.
Sick and safe leave
Under the Healthy Working Families Act, you earn 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers with 15 or more employees must pay for it, and smaller employers must give it unpaid. Employers may cap earning at 40 hours and use at 64 hours a year, and you can use it to care for your child.
Help with child care
The Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood, helps working families pay for child care. It currently runs with a waiting list because demand is higher than funding. Start from ChildCare.gov’s Maryland page.
Under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds from families at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level can attend full-day pre-K at no cost. State law defines full day as a six and a half hour school day.
Tax credits
The Maryland earned income credit can be worth up to $4,000, and part of it is refundable. The state’s Child Tax Credit pays $500 for each child under 6, or under 17 with a disability, for families with federal adjusted gross income under $15,000, and it shrinks above that.
Getting into work
Maryland’s American Job Centers serve job seekers across the state. Insurance producers are licensed by the Maryland Insurance Administration. Pharmacy technicians register with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
Questions about working in Maryland
What is the minimum wage in Maryland in 2026?
$15.00 an hour statewide for most employers. From July 1, 2026, Howard County requires $16.00, Prince George’s County $15.30, and Montgomery County between $15.95 and $18.00 depending on employer size.
When does Maryland paid family leave start?
Under the FAMLI program, contributions start on January 1, 2027 and benefits on January 1, 2028. It will provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave a year, at up to $1,000 a week.
Who gets free pre-K in Maryland?
Under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds from families at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level can attend full-day pre-K at no cost. Enroll through your local school system.
Send us the hours you can keep
Send us your hours and your Maryland ZIP code. We look for flexible roles near you, or remote roles open to Maryland residents.