Rockland Minimum Wage (2026)

$16.00 per hour · City ordinance effective 2026-01-01 +$0.90 vs ME state

At a glance

Current rate	$16.00/hour
Effective date	2026-01-01
Full-time annual	$33,280
Maine state rate	$15.10 (local is higher — local applies)

Service employees (tips over $191/month): direct cash wage at least $8.00/hr; tips may count toward the total, employer must ensure $16.00.

What is the minimum wage in Rockland?

$16.00 per hour since 2026-01-01. This is higher than the ME state minimum ($15.10), so the local rate applies for work performed in Rockland.

Does the Rockland rate apply to all employers?

Service employees (tips over $191/month): direct cash wage at least $8.00/hr; tips may count toward the total, employer must ensure $16.00.

Which applies if city and state rates differ?

Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.

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