What are the salaries and benefits for Maine State Legislators?
Legislative salary and benefits are authorized by Maine Law (3 MRSA 2). Beginning December 1, 2001, Legislators salaries are adjusted annually on December 1 to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for the most recently concluded fiscal year, up to a limit of 5% per year. The salary specified reflects the projected adjusted amounts for the 124th Legislature. 1. Legislative Salary $13,526 1st Regular Session (2009) $ 9,874 2nd Regular Session (est.) (2010) * Legislators who are currently retired and receive retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration may file a request with the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to have the salary equalized between the 2 years of the biennium. When equalized, the gross salary in each year of the 124th Legislature would be approximately $11,700 based on the projected adjusted salary amounts. Direct deposit is mandatory for legislator salary payments. Legislator salary payments are direct deposited into the l
