What is the fine for not listing pay in a Delaware job posting?
Quick answer
A written warning for the first offense, then a civil penalty of $500 to $10,000 for each later violation (House Substitute 2 for HB 105, new 19 Del. C. section 709C). From September 26, 2027, Delaware employers with more than 25 employees must show the pay range and a general description of benefits in every job posting.
Key facts and official sources
| Item | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Law | HS 2 for HB 105 (153rd General Assembly), adds 19 Del. C. section 709C | Official source |
| Effective | 2 years after enactment; signed September 26, 2025, so September 26, 2027 | Official source |
| Who | Employers with more than 25 employees (the Act does not apply to employers with 25 or fewer) | Official source |
| Rule | Every posted or announced job opportunity includes the hourly or salary range and a general description of benefits and other compensation | Official source |
| Penalties | 1st offense: written warning; 2nd and later: $500 to $10,000 per violation; one job opportunity is one violation however often it is posted | Official source |
| Last verified | October 15, 2026 | Astor Ventures |
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FAQ
Is reposting the same job several times several violations?
No. Failing to comply for one job opportunity is one violation regardless of how many times it is posted.
Who enforces it?
The Delaware Department of Labor, which may bring an administrative action.
What about commission or tipped jobs?
Commission-paid postings must say so instead of giving a range; tipped postings must say so and give the base wage or base wage range.
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only.
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