Columbus, Ohio pay transparency law: pay in job ads

In force

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Who it applies to
Employers with 15 or more employees in Columbus.
What the ad must include
  • A reasonable salary range or scale for the position.
Effective date
3 December 2025 (Ordinance 2898-2025). Enforcement starts 1 January 2027.
Penalties
Enforced by the city from 1 January 2027.

Official sources