Minimum wage in Maine
Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour, $7.85 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,408 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: maine.gov.
$15.10Minimum wage per hour
$7.55Tipped cash wage
$22.65Overtime rate (1.5×)
$15.70From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $15.70 on January 1, 2027.
City and county minimum wages
Portland, Rockland and Bar Harbor have local minimums above the state rate. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Maine
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.10 | $12.61 |
| Week (40 hours) | $604 | $504 |
| Month | $2,617 | $2,186 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,408 | $26,229 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.65 an hour at the Maine minimum.
How Maine compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $15.10 | $15.70 on January 1, 2027 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Maine?
- The Maine minimum wage is $15.10 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Maine's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $15.70 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Maine?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $7.55 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.10 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Maine?
- About $31,408 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $26,229 after federal and state taxes.