California pay transparency law

California Labor Code § 432.3 (SB 1162)

Do employers in California have to post salary ranges?

Pay range required in job postings. Postings must include a good-faith pay range.

Which employers are covered?

Employers with 15+ employees.

When did it take effect?

January 1, 2023.

What are the penalties?

$100-$10,000 per violation; actual expected range required, not placeholder

Official source, last checked 2026-10-10.

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