Current Minimum Wage in Maine
The minimum wage in Maine is $14.65 per hour as of 2026. This is $7.4 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $14.65 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $117.2 | 8 |
| Weekly | $586 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $1,172 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,539 | ~173 |
| Annual | $30,472 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Maine can be paid a cash wage of $7.33/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $14.65/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
Adjusted annually based on CPI inflation.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $15,412 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (ME)
~$19.06/hr
Based on cost of living index (112.1)
Cost of Living Context
Maine's cost of living index is 112.1 (national average = 100). This means living in Maine is 12.1% more expensive than the national average. The median hourly wage in Maine is $21.33/hr, which is 46% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Annual CPI adjustments. Portland has a higher local minimum wage.
How This Compares
| Metric | ME | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $14.65 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $7.33 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $30,472 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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