Minimum wage › Maine
Minimum wage and worker rights in Maine (2026)
Official data from the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$15.10 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Tipped: $7.55.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $7.55.
Federal: $7.25.
Announced: rises to $15.70 on January 1, 2027.
Adjusted every year for inflation
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekMust be paid in money; private employers can't give comp time instead.
Sick leaveUp to 40 paid hours a year1 h per 40 worked. For any reason. Employers with more than 10 employees. Usable after 120 days.
VacationPaid out (employers with 11+ workers)No law requires vacation. At 11+ employees, accrued vacation is paid at separation. With 10 or fewer, per policy.
Paid family leaveMaine Paid Leave: since 2026-05-01, up to 12 weeks a year (family and medical).
Your city may pay morePortland and Rockland have their own minimum wage.
Cities and counties with their own minimum wage
| PLACE | MINIMUM | TIPPED | SINCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PortlandIf you work inside Portland, Maine city limits | $16.75 | $8.38 | January 1, 2026 |
| RocklandIf you work in Rockland. Tipped (over $191 a month): $8.00 base | $16.00 | $8.00 | January 1, 2026 |
IN THE APP
Work: what applies in your city
Pick your city and see your minimum wage, overtime and paid leave, with alerts when they go up.
Open Work →Official sources
Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standardsmaine.govMinimum wage · Mainemaine.govMinimum wage · Mainedol.govSick leave · Mainelegislature.maine.govSick leave · Mainewww1.maine.govVacation · Mainelegislature.maine.govPortland: minimum wageportlandmaine.govRockland: minimum wagerocklandmaine.gov
PlainRefund is not a government app. This is general information, not legal advice: always confirm with the official source or your state's labor department.