Massachusetts Governor Healey signed SB 1558 on January 23, 2026. Employers with 25 or more employees must include salary ranges in all job postings from August 1, 2026. With a major tech, finance, and biotech sector, Massachusetts's new law is one of the most consequential state laws to pass in recent years.
Key requirements
- Salary range (minimum and maximum) required in all postings
- Applies to employers with 25 or more employees
- Remote roles accessible to Massachusetts residents are covered
- Salary history questions are prohibited
"Massachusetts is the 10th active US pay transparency jurisdiction. Its August 2026 deadline gives employers time to prepare — but preparation should start now."
How it differs from other states
Unlike Colorado and Washington, Massachusetts does not require benefits or bonus disclosure in the posting — only the salary range. A Colorado-compliant posting will automatically satisfy Massachusetts, but not vice versa.
Massachusetts deadline is August 2026. Set up Role Canary now to be ready.
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- Confirm you meet the 25-employee threshold
- Document salary bands for every open role
- Update your posting template to require salary range
- Remove salary history questions from all application materials
See our Pay Transparency 101 guide and the State Law Roundup for broader context.