Pay transparency laws by state
13 jurisdictions require employers to include a pay range in job postings. Others require it when an applicant asks. States not listed have no statewide law.
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Who it applies to | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | In job postings | 15 or more employees | January 1, 2026 |
| Colorado | In job postings | Employers with at least one employee in Colorado | January 1, 2021 |
| Connecticut | On request | Employers with one or more employees, including the state and its political subdivisions | October 1, 2021 |
| Delaware | Upcoming | 26 or more employees | September 26, 2027 |
| District of Columbia | In job postings | Employers with at least one employee in DC (DC and federal government excluded) | June 30, 2024 |
| Hawaii | In job postings | 50 or more employees | January 1, 2024 |
| Illinois | In job postings | 15 or more employees | January 1, 2025 |
| Maryland | In job postings | All employers (no size threshold in § 3-304.2) | October 1, 2024 |
| Massachusetts | In job postings | 25 or more employees in Massachusetts | October 29, 2025 |
| Minnesota | In job postings | 30 or more employees at one or more sites in Minnesota | January 1, 2025 |
| New Jersey | In job postings | 10 or more employees over 20 calendar weeks (counted inside or outside New Jersey) that do business, employ people, or take applications in New Jersey | June 1, 2025 |
| New York | In job postings | 4 or more employees | September 17, 2023 |
| Rhode Island | On request | All employers (no size threshold in § 28-6-22) | January 1, 2023 |
| Vermont | In job postings | 5 or more employees | July 1, 2025 |
| Virginia | In job postings | All employers (no size threshold in § 40.1-28.7:12) | July 1, 2026 |
| Washington | In job postings | 15 or more employees | January 1, 2023 |
| Cleveland, OH | In job postings | 15 or more persons employed within the City of Cleveland (City government included; other government units excluded); includes employment agencies acting for a covered employer | October 27, 2025 |
| Columbus, OH | Upcoming | 15 or more persons employed within the City of Columbus (City government included; other government units excluded); includes employment agencies acting for a covered employer | January 1, 2027 |
| New York City, NY | In job postings | 4 or more employees, or 1 or more domestic workers (owners count toward the four; employment agencies covered regardless of size) | November 1, 2022 |