Minimum wage in Rockland, Maine in 2026
The minimum wage in Rockland is $16.00 an hour, $0.90 more than the Maine minimum wage of $15.10. The next rate has not been announced yet.
Checked against official sources.
Rockland minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $16.00
- A week, 40 hours
- $640.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $33,280
That is $36.00 more a week and $1,872 more a year than the Maine minimum wage of $15.10, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Employers with a place of business in Rockland and more than 25 employees, for hours worked in the city.
Tipped workers
Employers in Rockland can pay tipped workers as little as $8.00 an hour in cash, counting up to $8.00 an hour in tips, as long as tips bring them up to $16.00. Tips can count for up to half the minimum wage.
Rockland minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $16.00now |
Rockland raises the rate every January 1 with Northeast inflation, and matches the state rate if that is ever higher.
Other local minimum wages in Maine
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- 2026 Minimum Wage Notice, City of Rockland, Maine
- Minimum wage notice, City of Rockland, Maine, updated
- Maine's minimum wage to increase to $15.70 per hour in 2027, Maine Department of Labor, updated
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.