Maine pay transparency law: pay in job ads

In force

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Who it applies to
Employers with 10 or more employees.
What the ad must include
  • The prospective range of pay. Commission-only roles must say so instead.
Effective date
29 July 2026 (LD 54).
Penalties
Fines of $100 to $500 per violation from the Maine Department of Labor. No private right of action.

Note: The law does not say whether out-of-state employees count toward the 10, or how it treats remote roles.

Official sources