Maine minimum wage 2027
$15.70 from January 1, 2027, up from $15.10 now (+$0.60, +3.97%). Checked on the official page on 2026-09-30.
| Figure | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage now | $15.10 | January 1, 2026 | In force |
| Minimum wage 2027 | $15.70 | January 1, 2027 | Announced |
| Tipped cash wage now | $7.55 | ||
| Tipped cash wage 2027 | $7.85 | Announced | |
| Exempt salary threshold now | $45,300 a year ($871.16 a week) | January 1, 2026 | In force |
| Exempt salary threshold 2027 | $47,101 a year ($905.79 a week) | January 1, 2027 | Announced |
Announced: The official 2027 figure has been published.
Coverage: Portland and Rockland have local minimum wage ordinances.
What it costs per employee
For someone paid exactly $15.10 today, reaching $15.70 is +$0.60 an hour: $1,248 a year at 40 hours a week (52 weeks), before payroll taxes. Staff already paid above the new rate cost nothing; paste your list into the raise calculator to see who falls under it and from when.
Local rates in Maine
| Place | Now | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland (city) | $16.75 | $17.75 from January 1, 2027 |
Look up another place
Minimum wage at the end of 2027, Maine
$15.70
Announced$15.70 from January 1, 2027
Maine minimum wage
2027
- $15.70 from January 1, 2027AnnouncedSource, checked 2026-09-30
Portland and Rockland have local minimum wage ordinances.
- Tipped cash wage now
- $7.55
- Tipped cash wage 2027
- $7.85
- Exempt salary threshold (Maine)
- Now $45,300 a year ($871.16 a week); 2027: $47,101 a year ($905.79 a week) from January 1, 2027
Budgeting 2027 raises? Pro makes it a workbook.
Your staff list with the 2027 floor per person, the raise, its cost and the exempt salary check, a totals sheet and a rate card per state with sources, as Excel with live formulas.
Sources for Maine
- Maine: rate now: https://www.maine.gov/labor/news_events/article.shtml?id=13362373, read on 2026-09-30
- Exempt salary threshold: https://www.maine.gov/labor/news_events/article.shtml?id=13362373, read on 2026-09-30
- Portland (city): rate now: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/minimum-wage, read on 2026-09-30
- Portland (city): 2027-01-01: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/me-portland/3899b6d8-7441-4566-853b-0491ef6bc426?cache=1800, read on 2026-09-30
- Portland (city): tipped wage: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/city-news?contentId=d65d62de-0696-498d-9ae1-5f088d301e73, read on 2026-09-30
Rates from official state and city sources, checked on the date shown next to each figure. Some 2027 rates are announced later in the year. Not legal advice; check your state labor department and local ordinances. Not affiliated with the US Department of Labor or any state agency.
Frequently asked questions
- What will the minimum wage be in Maine in 2027?
- $15.70 from January 1, 2027. It is $15.10 now (since January 1, 2026).
- When does the Maine minimum wage go up in 2027?
- January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Maine in 2027?
- The minimum cash wage is $7.55 now; for 2027: $7.85. Tips must bring the total to at least the full minimum wage.
- What is the exempt salary threshold in Maine in 2027?
- $47,101 a year ($905.79 a week) from January 1, 2027; now $45,300 a year ($871.16 a week). Below it, a salaried employee is owed overtime even with exempt duties.