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Massachusetts pay transparency

Pay range required in job postings (employers with 25+ employees)

Since October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees must include the pay range - the annual salary range or hourly wage range they reasonably and in good faith expect to pay - in job postings, and provide it on request and on promotion or transfer (MGL c.149, section 105F). Employers with 100 or more employees also file wage data reports with the state.

Employee threshold: 25+ employees in Massachusetts · All industries
Effective
Oct 29, 2025

Local notes & what to do

Massachusetts' minimum wage has stayed at $15.00 since January 1, 2023, with no further increase scheduled. The Wage Act is strict on pay timing: a discharged employee must be paid in full on the day of discharge, and late wages bring mandatory treble damages. Pay range disclosure in job postings began October 29, 2025 for employers with 25 or more employees, and PFML contributions stayed at 0.88% of eligible wages for 2026 while the maximum weekly benefit rose to $1,230.39.

Official source: Mass.gov - Pay Transparency in Massachusetts Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Massachusetts
Massachusetts pay transparency
Pay range required in job postings (employers with 25+ employees) 25–any employees
All industries
Oct 29, 2025
Current
Mass.gov - Pay Transparency in Massachusetts
Checked Nov 1, 2026
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What changed in Boston, Massachusetts?

Massachusetts · Pay transparency

Rule name changed from not previously published to Massachusetts pay transparency. Summary changed from not previously published to Since October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees must include the pay range - the annual salary range or hourly wage range they reasonably and in good faith expect to pay - in job postings, and provide it on request and on promotion or transfer (MGL c.149, section 105F). Employers with 100 or more employees also file wage data reports with the state.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Pay range required in job postings (employers with 25+ employees). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 25 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Oct 29, 2025. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Massachusetts' minimum wage has stayed at $15.00 since January 1, 2023, with no further increase scheduled. The Wage Act is strict on pay timing: a discharged employee must be paid in full on the day of discharge, and late wages bring mandatory treble damages. Pay range disclosure in job postings began October 29, 2025 for employers with 25 or more employees, and PFML contributions stayed at 0.88% of eligible wages for 2026 while the maximum weekly benefit rose to $1,230.39.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.

Source: Mass.gov - Pay Transparency in Massachusetts · Effective Oct 29, 2025 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
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Questions employers ask about Pay transparency in Boston, Massachusetts

What is the Massachusetts pay transparency requirement for 25+ employees?

Pay range required in job postings (employers with 25+ employees). Since October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees must include the pay range - the annual salary range or hourly wage range they reasonably and in good faith expect to pay - in job postings, and provide it on request and on promotion or transfer (MGL c.149, section 105F). Employers with 100 or more employees also file wage data reports with the state.

When did Massachusetts pay transparency take effect?

Effective October 29, 2025. Source: Mass.gov - Pay Transparency in Massachusetts. Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Massachusetts pay transparency?

Employers with 25 or more employees in Massachusetts across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Massachusetts pay transparency?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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