Being a CEO, founder or other high-level professional comes with its perks, namely swoon-worthy salaries. While not every person feels comfortable revealing the number on their paycheck, salary transparency is increasingly important in creating more equitable career journeys for all.
Eight states currently have salary transparency laws in place, and another 15 are considering them, according to the Center for American Progress. Along with a reduction in pay inequality, making this information public is increasing employers’ talent options: Research from SHRM found that 80% of workers are more likely to apply to a position when a pay range is listed.
