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District of Columbia Pay Transparency
What Employers Must Know

Posted Salary + Benefits

Know before you post. Non-compliant job postings carry real penalties.

The rule.

Law Status
Active
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
What Must Be Disclosed
Salary range + healthcare benefits disclosure; pay history inquiries banned
Remote Coverage
Unclear — law silent on remote positions
Penalties
$1,000 first violation, $5,000 second, $20,000 each subsequent
Key Notes
Effective June 30, 2024 (Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, DC Law 25-198). Salary range must be minimum and maximum projected pay reflecting good-faith belief at time of posting. Healthcare benefits existence must be disclosed before first interview. Wage history inquiries banned. DC Code § 32-1451 et seq.

Effective June 30, 2024 (Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, DC Law 25-198). Salary range must be minimum and maximum projected pay reflecting good-faith belief at time of posting. Healthcare benefits existence must be disclosed before first interview. Wage history inquiries banned. DC Code § 32-1451 et seq.

Last verified: June 2026.

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