Maine local wage comparison
Maine minimum wage by city and county
2 local rules alongside the $15.10 statewide floor.
- The Maine statewide minimum wage is $15.10 an hour.
- 2 local wage rules in Maine are tracked here; the highest listed rate is $16.75 for Portland.
- 2 future local rates are fixed or announced; 2 indexed adjustments are shown as TBA until the city or county publishes the amount.
Maine local minimum wage table
The current local rate, who it covers, and the next official change. Open a locality for all tiers and ordinance links.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Current rate | Next change | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | City | $16.75 | $17.75 on January 1, 2027 | Anyone performing work for pay within Portland city limits for an employer with a place of business in the city (city government included), excluding persons exempt under 26 M.R.S. 663(3); 1.5x the minimum wage applies... |
| Rockland | City | $16.00 | Indexed January 1, 2027, TBA | Employees working within Rockland city limits for an employer with more than 25 employees and a place of business in the city (city government included), excluding persons exempt under 26 M.R.S. 663(3). |
Which rate applies? A local wage generally governs within its jurisdiction when it is higher than the state and federal floors. Sector rules and employer-size tiers can differ, so use the linked local page and agency source for the exact coverage rule.