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More transparency, but not more pay: How Ontario’s new salary rules could affect students
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BusinessReading Time: 3 minutesONTARIO’S NEW 2026 PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW AIMS TO REDUCE WAGE GAPS, BUT EXPERTS WARN IT MAY ALSO LIMIT BARGAINING POWER FOR SOME STUDENTS ENTERING THE WORKFORCEWhen students scroll through job postings on LinkedIn this year, they may notice something new: more pay transparency.
Effective January 1, 2026, provincial pay transparency rules instruct various employers to disclose salary ranges in their job postings.
Ontario’s new legislation requires employers with 25 or more employees to include salary ranges in publicly advertised job postings.
Salary ranges must not exceed $50,000 unless the role pays over $200,000.
For students and new graduates, who often lack industry knowledge or negotiating experience, posted salary ranges can offer a clear baseline when applying for jobs.