Pay Transparency by State
Pay-transparency obligations differ by jurisdiction and may change. The links below are selected official resources, not a complete 50-state survey or a legal determination.
Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Confirm current coverage and exceptions with the official source.
California
California law requires employers with 15 or more employees to include the pay scale in job postings, subject to statutory details and exceptions.
Effective date: 2023-01-01
Colorado
Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and implementing rules address pay and job-opportunity transparency. Review the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment guidance for scope and exceptions.
Effective date: 2021-01-01
Illinois
Illinois requires covered employers with 15 or more employees to include pay scale and benefits information in job postings and to provide employees notice of opportunities, under the Illinois Equal Pay Act amendment.
Effective date: 2025-01-01
New York
New York State's Pay Transparency Law requires covered job, promotion, and transfer postings to include a compensation range; see the Department of Labor page for current requirements.
Effective date: 2023-09-17