United Kingdom pay transparency law: pay in job ads

No pay-in-ad law

This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; follow the official sources and ask a qualified lawyer about your situation. Last checked: .

Who it applies to
No law requires pay in job ads. Gender pay gap reporting applies to employers with 250 or more employees.
What the ad must include
  • Nothing required by law. Including a salary range is widely recommended and lifts response rates.
  • The Equality Act 2010 still applies to ad wording.
Effective date
Not applicable. The EU Directive does not apply in the UK.
Penalties
None for leaving pay out. Discriminatory ads can breach the Equality Act 2010.

Official sources