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Pay ranges in job postings and salary history
Laws are changing fast, and many help job seekers.
A growing number of US states and cities require employers to include pay ranges in job postings, and many limit whether employers can ask about your salary history. The details vary a lot by location.
How this helps you
- Posted ranges show what employers are budgeting for a role
- Where salary history questions are banned, offers can't be anchored to your old pay
- Even where they're allowed, you can usually decline to share and talk about your target instead
Check your own state
Your state labor department's website will explain local rules.
General information, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city. Dime Boost isn't paid by any employer, recruiter, job site or course provider.