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Pay Transparency by State.

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

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14+ states (plus the District of Columbia) and major cities now require salary ranges in job postings — and they don't just apply where your company is headquartered. If a remote candidate in Colorado sees your role, Colorado's law may apply. If you post on a national job board, New York's law may apply. This reference covers every active pay transparency law: what must be disclosed, which employers are covered, whether remote roles are included, and the penalties for non-compliance.

State-by-state references.

Posted Salary California

California Pay Transparency →

SB 1162 effective 1/1/2023. Must include pay scale in all job postings. Pay data reporting also required.

Posted Salary + Benefits Washington

Washington Pay Transparency →

Effective 1/1/2023 (posting req added). Pay scale and benefits required. Very broad remote coverage.

Posted Salary New York

New York Pay Transparency →

NYC Local Law 32 (2022) + NY Statewide (9/17/2023). Statewide: all employers 4+. Widest reach of any state.

Posted Salary + Benefits Illinois

Illinois Pay Transparency →

SB 3561 effective 1/1/2025. Pay scale and benefits description required in all postings.

Posted Salary Massachusetts

Massachusetts Pay Transparency →

H.4890 (Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act) signed 7/31/2024; posting requirements effective 10/29/2025. Pay range required in job postings. Also requires internal pay equity review.

Posted Salary + Benefits District of Columbia

District of Columbia Pay Transparency →

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. Hea…

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14+ states (plus the District of Columbia) and major cities now require salary ranges in job postings — and they don't just apply where your company is headquartered. If a remote candidate in Colorado sees your role, Col…

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