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Pay Transparency Laws: Who's In and Who's Next
Pay transparency isn’t just a buzzword, it’s becoming a nationwide movement. Every year, more states (and even cities) jump on board with new rules designed to close wage gaps and promote fair pay. To make life easier, we’ve pulled together a clear, up-to-date chart showing which states have enacted pay transparency laws and which ones have changes on the horizon. We’ve also highlighted states with local requirements, so you can see where the fine print really matters.
Olivia Sanchez
October 30, 2025
California - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective Date | Covers Employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2023 | 15+ employees | Must include pay scale in all job postings and provide to employees upon request | Cities (e.g., San Francisco, Los Angeles) have added guidance |
Colorado - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective Date | Covers Employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2021 | Any employer with 1+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Connecticut - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective Date | Covers Employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 1, 2021 | Any employer with 1+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Hawaii - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 1, 2024 | Any employer with 50+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Maryland - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 1, 2024 | Any employer with 1+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Nevada - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 1, 2021 | Any employer with 1+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Rhode Island - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 1, 2023 | Any employer with 1+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Washington - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 1, 2023 | Any employer with 15+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
District of Columbia - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
June 30, 2024 | Any employer with 1+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
New Jersey - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
June 1, 2025 | Any employer with 10+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Ohio - Local Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 27, 2025 | Any employer with 15+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | Cleveland |
Illinois - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 1, 2025 | Any employer with 15 + employee | Pay scale disclosure for all postings (and third-party recruiters) | Chicago already had local requirements |
Massachusetts - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 29, 2025 | Any employer with 25+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Minnesota - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 1, 2025 | Any employer with 30+ employee | Requires salary range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
Vermont - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
July 31, 2025 | Any employer with 5+ employee | Requires pay range and benefits disclosure on all job listings | N/A |
New York - Statewide Law(s) in Effect
Effective | Covers employers with | Key Requirements | Local Ordinances |
|---|---|---|---|
Sept. 17, 2023 | Any employer with 4+ employee | Pay ranges required on internal and external postings | NYC, Ithaca, and Westchester already had local rules |