Description
2026 Portland, Maine Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster
The Portland, Maine Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center provides local minimum wage information for employers with covered employees working within the City of Portland, Maine.
Effective January 1, 2026, Portland's minimum wage is $16.75 per hour. Qualifying service employees may receive a direct wage of at least $8.38 per hour when applicable tip-credit requirements are satisfied. If an employee's direct wage and tips do not equal the applicable minimum wage, the employer must pay the difference.
This supplemental poster is designed to be displayed alongside applicable Maine state and federal workplace notices. Employers should review current Portland requirements to determine whether the local minimum wage ordinance applies to their business and employees.
For additional Maine workplace posting information, employers can visit our Maine Labor Law Posters hub. Businesses that need generally applicable state and federal notices can also review our Maine State & Federal Labor Law Poster or our Maine State Labor Law Poster.
Employers researching local wage changes can also review our Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart for Portland and other local jurisdictions.
Portland Minimum Wage Supplement Specifications
- Full color
- Fully laminated for durability
- Designed for workplace display where required
- Provides Portland minimum wage and service employee wage information
- Designed to supplement applicable Maine and federal labor law postings
Portland Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Portland, Maine minimum wage?
Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the City of Portland is $16.75 per hour.
What is the direct wage for service employees in Portland?
Qualifying service employees may be paid a direct wage of at least $8.38 per hour. If the employee's direct wage and tips do not average at least the applicable Portland minimum wage, the employer must pay the difference.
Are Portland employers required to post the minimum wage notice?
Yes. Portland requires employers to post a notice informing employees of the City's current minimum wage rates in a conspicuous location.
Does this poster replace Maine state or federal labor law posters?
No. This is a Portland local supplemental notice and does not replace generally applicable Maine state or federal workplace postings.
Can Portland's minimum wage differ from the Maine state minimum wage?
Yes. Portland maintains its own local minimum wage ordinance, and the City rate may be higher than the statewide Maine minimum wage.
Do Portland employers have additional minimum wage notice obligations?
Yes. Portland's current notice also states that employers must provide information about the City's minimum wage with an employee's first paycheck and maintain applicable payroll records.
How can employers track Portland minimum wage changes?
Employers can review the Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart and should monitor current City of Portland guidance for future changes.
Where can I find Maine labor law posters?
Employers can review available Maine Labor Law Posters, including State & Federal combination posters, state-only posters, and applicable city or local supplements.
