Pay Transparency in Illinois 🇺🇸

Illinois's strong pay transparency law applies when:

  • the employer has 15 employees or more;
  • the role can be hired in Illinois (with a physical presence in Illinois);
  • the position is outside Illinois, but reports to an office or non-remote supervisor located in Illinois;

The employer must disclose:

  • the pay range
  • the benefits

Disclosure must happen:

  • in the job posting
  • on request from applicant

Review the legislation.

Report a violation by making a complaint online to the Illinois Department of Labor.

The penalty for violations is a notice to cure, followed by fines escalating from a maximum of $500 to a maximum of $10,000.

Find Your Rights in Illinois

This summary may not capture all nuances of the legislation. Review guidance from Illinois to confirm compliance.