Quick Answer: As of 2026, states requiring salary disclosure include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Several localities (NYC, Jersey City, Ithaca, etc.) have their own laws too.
Complete State List
| State/Locality | Threshold | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 15+ | ✓ | — |
| Colorado | 1+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connecticut | 1+ | ✓ | — |
| Hawaii | 50+ | ✓ | — |
| Illinois | 15+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maryland | 15+ | ✓ | — |
| Massachusetts | 25+ | ✓ | — |
| Nevada | 15+ | ✓ | — |
| New Jersey | 10+ | ✓ | — |
| New York State | 4+ | ✓ | — |
| NYC | 4+ | ✓ | — |
| Rhode Island | 1+ | ✓ | — |
| Vermont | 1+ | ✓ | — |
| Washington | 15+ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multi-State Hiring? Check All At Once
Check All Jurisdictions →Key Patterns to Know
- No threshold: CO, CT, RI, VT — even 1 employee means compliance
- Benefits required: Only CO, WA, IL — others are salary-only
- NYC is separate: Has its own law distinct from NY State
- Remote jobs: If candidates could be in these states, law applies
What About Federal Law?
There is currently no federal salary transparency law. However, federal contractors have separate requirements under Executive Order 11246. State laws fill the gap for everyone else.
Several federal bills have been proposed but not passed. For now, compliance is state-by-state.
Who This Applies To
Multi-state employers?
Check each state
Check each state
Remote-first?
Potentially all apply
Potentially all apply
Single-state?
Check your state's law
Check your state's law
Recruiters?
Shared compliance duty
Shared compliance duty
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