{"id":3405,"date":"2026-04-29T09:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&p=3405"},"modified":"2026-07-31T03:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:03:38","slug":"u-s-pay-transparency-laws-by-state-and-locality","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/pay-transparency\/u-s-pay-transparency-laws-by-state-and-locality\/","title":{"rendered":"US Pay transparency laws by state and locality | 50-state chart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In an effort to advance pay equity<\/a>, a growing number of states and localities have enacted pay transparency laws<\/a>. These laws typically require employers to share the pay range for a position with applicants, either in the job posting or during the interview and hiring process. In some cases, employees also have the right to learn the pay range for their own role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The charts below provide a snapshot of current, enacted and proposed pay transparency laws in US states and localities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are pay transparency laws?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pay transparency laws require employers to disclose pay information in job postings, share pay ranges directly with job applicants, or both. This information may include salary ranges, hourly wages, wage scales and other pay information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these laws require employers to post the wage or salary ranges in job advertisements. Others only require employers to disclose salary ranges during the interviewing and hiring process. Some laws also require employers to disclose information about benefits and other forms of compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which states and localities have pay transparency laws?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of July 29, 2026, there are 27 jurisdictions in the United States where pay transparency laws have been enacted. The below map and tables reflect which states and localities have a current, enacted or proposed pay transparency law. Though we make every effort to identify and track all relevant legislation, it may not be entirely exhaustive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This resource is an abridged version of our premium employee pay transparency 50-State Chart on the HR & Compliance Center. Get the full picture. Access additional state-by-state pay transparency compliance information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n