10 states with the most and least salary transparency

October 31, 2024 3:00 PM

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Some states are passing salary transparency laws, requiring companies to disclose salaries on job postings if they meet certain criteria. These laws have been beneficial, reducing gender wage gaps by 20-40%. However, even some states with these laws in place are lacking in job postings that share salary information, according to data from People Managing People.

"By advocating for transparency and clarity in job advertisements, we can create a more equitable job market where candidates feel empowered to pursue opportunities that meet their financial expectations, and they are paid for the value they will bring to a business," David Rice, HR expert at People Managing People, said in a release.

Alabama ranks as the least salary-transparent state, with 70% of job listings omitting salary. Arizona and North Carolina rank second and third least-transparent with 67% and 66% of job postings omitting salary.

California is the state with the most salary transparency, with only 9% of job listings omitting salary. Washington and New York are tied for second with 10% of job postings omitting salary.

Read more about the most and least salary-transparent states.

States with the most salary transparency

Ranking	State	% of job listings that omit salary
10	Missouri	46%
9	Tennessee	43%
8	Nevada	42%
7	Illinois	34%
6	District of Columbia	31%
5	Oklahoma	28%
4	Colorado	17%
2	New York	10%
2	Washington	10%
1	California	9%

States with the least salary transparency

Ranking	State	% of job listings that omit salary
8	Massachusetts	59%
8	Wisconsin	59%
8	Florida	59%
5	Virginia	60%
5	Georgia	60%
5	Minnesota	60%
4	Michigan	64%
2	North Carolina	66%
2	Arizona	67%