Maine Minimum Wage: $14.65/hr
Current minimum wage information for Maine, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $14.65 State minimum wage
$7.33 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $14.65/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $7.33/hr.
- Effective: 2025-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
Annual CPI adjustments.
Local Exceptions
Portland has a higher local minimum wage ($15.45 as of 2025).
Overtime Rules
Maine requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours per week.
Exemptions
Agricultural workers, certain seasonal employees, and employees of small establishments may be exempt from overtime.
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