Maine · Checked October 25, 2026
Maine minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Maine minimum wage is $15.10 an hour. Next: $15.70 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Maine: $15.10 an hour. Portland is higher.
Coming up: $15.70 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $7.85).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $7.55. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Maine does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next scheduled payday or within 2 weeks of a demand, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Quits | Same as if fired |
| Law | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 26, 626 |
Take-home pay in Maine
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Maine taxes with the Maine paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Maine Department of Labor, 2027 minimum wage poster
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Maine?
$15.10 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Portland is higher.
Is the Maine minimum wage going up in 2027?
$15.70 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $7.85).
When is a final paycheck due in Maine?
If fired or laid off: next scheduled payday or within 2 weeks of a demand, whichever is earlier. If the employee quits: same as if fired.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.