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Maine minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Maine
$15.10
an hour · $31,408 a year full time · about $26,813 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $604.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,208.00 |
| Per month | $2,617.33 |
| Per year | $31,408 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Maine after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Maine earns $31,408 a year. As a single filer, $1,589 goes to federal income tax, $2,403 to Social Security and Medicare, and $604 to Maine income tax. That leaves $26,813, or $12.89 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $151.00 | $7,852 | $7,251 |
| 15 | $226.50 | $11,778 | $10,877 |
| 20 | $302.00 | $15,704 | $14,503 |
| 25 | $377.50 | $19,630 | $17,775 |
| 30 | $453.00 | $23,556 | $20,860 |
| 35 | $528.50 | $27,482 | $23,865 |
| 40 | $604.00 | $31,408 | $26,813 |
How Maine compares
Maine's minimum wage ranks 12th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $15.10 | $31,408 | — |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.85 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Maine's minimum wage that is $22.65 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,889 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Maine in 2026?
$15.10 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Maine?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15.10 an hour is $31,408 a year before taxes and about $26,813 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Maine?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,208.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,031.26.
Is Maine's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $7.85 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $16,328 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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