Minimum wage

A Maine referendum enacted in 2016 requires the state to adjust the minimum wage each year based on the cost of living, which we all know is high, so it only makes sense to boost the pay for Maine's minimum wage workers.

How do the New England states' minimum wages compare to each other? Let's take a look at the numbers.

We are so generous (and humble).

Rewind to Maine 150 years ago in the job market. I'm assuming most of these jobs aren't going to come as a surprise to you as you sift through them, but you never know. Check out the top 50 here.

Here is how many hours per week an individual would need to work in Maine just to afford the median rent level statewide.

The minimum wage in Maine has increased by over $1 since 2022.

The new "tip wage" will also come into effect in 2023.

2022 brought an 60 cent increase to minimum wage, however, many job openings in Maine are offering more than minimum wage.

Most of the new laws effect employees and employers.

Portland has voted to have a $15 minimum wage for its workers. The initiative was passed last night overwhelmingly on election day.

As of January 1, 2020, the minimum wage in the state of Maine has gone up. But is that really a good thing?

Do you think this change will benefit Mainers?

As with so many issues in Maine, we're a state divided on the minimum wage increase as you can see on social media.