Washington pay transparency law: pay in job ads
In force
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- Who it applies to
- Employers with 15 or more employees, including postings for remote roles that could be filled in Washington.
- What the ad must include
- The wage scale or salary range.
- A general description of all benefits and other compensation.
- Effective date
- 1 January 2023; amended 27 July 2025 (cure period added).
- Penalties
- Applicants can claim damages; statutory damages are $100 to $5,000 per violation. Employers get a 5 business day window to fix a posting after notice.