Cleveland pay transparency law
Local ordinance, effective October 27, 2025
The salary range or scale for the position ("salary" is defined to include benefits)
| Who it applies to | 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 |
|---|---|
| Which jobs | Notifications, advertisements and formal postings for employment performed within Cleveland; internal transfers and promotions are excluded |
| Penalties | Fair Employment Wage Board may assess up to $1,000 (no prior violation in 5 years), $2,500 (one prior) or $5,000 (two or more prior), CPI-adjusted each February |
Details and exceptions
- Also bans salary history inquiries
- Collectively bargained positions are exempt
- Penalties apply only if a complaint is unresolved 90 days after the respondent receives it
Law: Cleveland Codified Ordinances Chapter 669 (Ord. No. 104-2025)
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 8, 2026.
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Sources
- City of Cleveland Codified Ordinances (American Legal Publishing); administered by the Cleveland Fair Employment Wage Board · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 8, 2026
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