Pay Transparency Laws

Only a small number of jurisdictions have laws (and Colorado is one of them) requiring employers to provide information about employee compensation in job postings, but pay transparency is becoming a best practice in corporate America. There is a growing movement among organizations of all sizes to now include pay ranges in their job postings, regardless of whether they are subject to pay transparency legislation.

Employers should be aware of the states and cities that have implemented pay disclosure requirements, which typically also apply to remote workers, to avoid violations. Workplaces implementing a pay transparency policy should also understand its legal risks, including possible exposure to equal pay and discrimination claims.

The Pay Transparency Push
Led by a younger generation of workers and a greater emphasis on equity, pay transparency is now becoming more common. Since 2020, eight states and several localities have passed salary range laws, while many more locations are considering them. Legislation and rules have been proposed at the federal level to address pay transparency as well.

States and Cities with Pay Transparency LawsAs of June 2024, eight states have enacted salary range transparency laws:

1. California
2. Colorado (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-5-201)
3. Connecticut
4. Maryland
5. Nevada
6. New York
7. Rhode Island
8. Washington

In addition to these states, the following cities and counties have pay transparency laws: 

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