US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in Maine
$15.10 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
CPI-indexed annually. Some localities (e.g., Portland) higher.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $15.10
- Daily
- $121
- Weekly
- $604
- Monthly
- $2,617
- Annual
- $31,408
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $15.10
- Weekly (40h)
- $604
- Monthly
- $2,617
- Annual
- $31,408
Minimum wage in Maine: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Maine?
- The minimum wage in Maine is $15.10 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Maine minimum wage works out to about $31,408 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- CPI-indexed annually. Some localities (e.g., Portland) higher.