Maine Minimum Wage 2026
$15.10
per hour since January 1, 2026
Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Maine's minimum wage rises to $15.70 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Pick a city or county if you work there; its rate is above the statewide floor.
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($22.65 an hour).
Weekly
$604
Monthly (average)
$2,617
Annual
$31,408
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Maine hourly paycheck calculator.
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Maine Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.10
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$7.55
Tip credit up to $7.55
Next change
$15.70 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Covers employers with one or more employees, including farm employers since 2025, and is indexed each January 1 to the Northeast CPI-W.
Local Minimum Wages in Maine
These cities, counties or regions set a 2026 rate above the $15.10 statewide floor. Employers pay the highest rate that applies where the work is done. Portland and Rockland are the Maine cities with their own minimum wage; Bangor repealed its ordinance.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Maine
Employers in Maine can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $7.55 an hour and count up to $7.55 an hour of tips toward the $15.10 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Applies to service employees who regularly receive more than $191 a month in tips; the cash wage is half the minimum wage and tips must bring average pay to $15.10.
Cash wage
$7.55
Maximum tip credit
$7.55
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.10
Overtime Rules in Maine
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.10 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $22.65. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Maine Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $15.10 |
| January 1, 2025 | $14.65 |
| January 1, 2024 | $14.15 |
| January 1, 2023 | $13.80 |
Maine Minimum Wage in 2027
Maine's minimum wage rises to $15.70 an hour on January 1, 2027. The Department of Labor announced the increase on September 18, 2026: the CPI-W rose 4.1% from August 2025 to August 2026. On January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage rises to $7.85.
Maine Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Maine
Maine Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Maine Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Maine Department of Labor, Minimum Wage FAQ (rate table) and 2026 minimum wage press release
- MDOL press release, Sept 18, 2026 (2027 rate)
- MDOL press release (2026 rate)
- MDOL 2027 Minimum Wage poster
- Portland City Code Chapter 33, Minimum Wage (rev. 1-1-2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
- Portland minimum wage
- Rockland minimum wage
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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