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Maine Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Maine minimum wage is $15.10/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Maine.
Indexed to inflation; Portland is higher.
Maine wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$15.10/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Maine follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $7.55/hr cash. Tipped cash wage is half the state minimum.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next regular payday. Quit: Next regular payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal after 6 consecutive hrs (employers with 3+ on duty). Rest: No separate paid rest requirement (none mandated).
Maine pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Maine. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Maine follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Maine figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Maine's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.