The Maine minimum wage for 2026 is $15.10 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1. Portland and Rockland set higher local minimum wages.
The tipped cash wage is 50% of the minimum, or $7.55.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Maine adjusts the minimum wage annually for inflation.
Related labor laws in Maine
Paid sick leave
Required. Maine's earned paid leave law allows leave for any reason.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Maine adjusts the minimum wage annually for inflation.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Maine Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Maine and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
Local minimum wages in Maine
Several Maine cities and counties set a minimum wage above the state rate. Employers must pay the higher local rate for work done there.