Do I have to list a pay range on a job posting?

Short answer: it depends on where you are

Some states and cities require a pay range on job postings. Others don't. This material doesn't name which ones, because the rules change by state and even by city. You have to check your own location.

What's actually known

Employment law, including pay-transparency rules, varies by state and city.
Guidance on this topic comes from public sources like the EEOC, the DOL, and state pay-transparency rules — but the specific list of which states require a range isn't part of this material.
As the employer, you're responsible for the accuracy and legality of what you post, no matter what a tool or template suggests.

What's not known here

This page can't tell you the exact statute, the exact states, or the exact dollar threshold that triggers a pay-range requirement where you are. That's not guesswork we're willing to do — it's information you need to confirm directly.

Why include a range anyway

Even where it's not required, a pay range on a job post can help you get more serious applicants and avoid a vague "wish list" post. That's a practical reason, not a legal one — the legal requirement still depends on your state and city.

Important cautions

This is not legal advice.
For whether your state or city requires a pay range, check with your state labor agency or a professional.
Employment law varies by state and city, and you as the employer are responsible for the accuracy and legality of what you post.

What to do next

Describe the job you need to fill in your own words — the pay, the hours, what the person will actually do. The free tool reads what you type and drafts a fair, bilingual (English and Spanish) post with a pay range and the real requirements, sized for a job board, social media, and a printed flyer. The first post is free. It flags common legal problems, but it doesn't replace checking your own state and city's rules with your state labor agency or a professional.

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Bilingual Job Post is a writing aid based on public EEOC, DOL and state pay-transparency guidance. It is not legal advice; employment law varies by state and city, and the employer is responsible for the accuracy and legality of what they post. It is not affiliated with Indeed, Meta, or any job board.