The minimum wage in Maine will rise to $15.10 from $14.65 for calendar year 2026, according to a Sept. 11 press release from Maine’s labor department.
The minimum wage and maximum tip credit for service employees will both rise to $7.55 effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to the press release. In 2025, the minimum wage for service employees is $7.33, and the maximum tip credit is $7.32.
Employees must receive at least $191 in tips per month to qualify as a service employee in 2026, up from $185 in tips per month for 2025, according to the press release. ...
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