PayTransparency§

State laws / By company size

Pay transparency laws for a 1-employee company

4 jurisdictions require a salary range in the posting and 3require disclosure on request. Thresholds count employees in the jurisdiction’s own terms, so confirm the counting rule on each page.

Range required in the posting

ColoradoColorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act · $500–$10,000 per violation · effective January 1, 2021District of ColumbiaDC Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 · $1,000–$20,000 per violation · effective June 30, 2024MarylandMaryland Wage Range Transparency Act (SB 525 / HB 649) · $0–$600 per violation · effective October 1, 2024VirginiaVirginia Pay Transparency Law (SB215 / HB636) · No published fine schedule · effective July 1, 2026

Disclosure on request

ConnecticutRange disclosed on request · Connecticut PA 21-30NevadaRange disclosed on request · Nevada SB 293Rhode IslandRange disclosed on request · Rhode Island Pay Equity Act

Growing? At 5 employees, 4 more laws apply.

Hiring in more than one place?The strictest applicable rule wins, and remote roles can pull in other states’ laws. Run a posting through the free validator.

Other sizes: 5 · 10 · 15 · 25 · 50 · 100 employees.