Minimum Wage

New and Updated

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  50-State Charts

  Minimum Wage Rates by State and Municipality

  Updated to reflect amendments to the minimum wage ordinance in Portland, Maine, and the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage in Novato, California. 

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  Employment Law Guide

  Minimum Wage: Maine

  Updated to reflect amendments to the Portland minimum wage ordinance.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Minimum Wage: California

  Updated to reflect the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage in Novato. 

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  Legal Timetable

  Novato, California, Minimum Wage Increases to $16.90 for Small Employers, $17.46 for Large Employers and $17.73 for Very Large Employers

  Updated to reflect the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.

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  Legal Timetable

  Novato, California, Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation

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  Legal Timetable

  Portland, Maine, Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation

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  Legal Timetable

  Portland, Maine, Minimum Wage Increases to $19.00

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  Legal Timetable

  Portland, Maine, Minimum Wage Increases to $17.75

  Updated to reflect amendments to the minimum wage ordinance.

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  Legal Timetable

  Portland, Maine, Minimum Wage Increases to $16.75

  Updated to reflect amendments to the minimum wage ordinance.

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  Legal Timetable

  Rockland, Maine, Minimum Wage Increases to $16.00

  Updated to reflect the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.