Washington's SB 5761, effective January 1, 2023, is one of the two most demanding job posting laws in the US — alongside Colorado. It requires salary range, benefits description, and bonus disclosure on every job posting for employers with 15 or more employees.
What SB 5761 requires
Every job posting in Washington must include the wage scale or salary range (minimum and maximum), a general description of all benefits including health care, retirement, and paid time off, and a description of any bonuses or commissions. The Washington Labor and Industries department enforces the law.
The law covers any position that will be performed, even partially, in Washington state — including fully remote roles that a Washington resident could perform from home.
The benefits disclosure requirement
Washington's benefits disclosure is mandatory and specific. Vague language like "competitive benefits" does not comply. A compliant disclosure names specific benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match percentage, PTO days, equity participation if available, and any annual bonus structure.
Remote roles
If a Washington resident could perform the job remotely, the law applies — regardless of where your company is headquartered. This is consistently enforced. Attempting to exclude Washington residents from remote job postings is not a compliant strategy.
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Start free trialPenalties
Penalties start at $500 for first violations and escalate for repeat offences up to $1,000 per violation. Washington L&I has ramped enforcement significantly since 2025. For the full multi-state picture, see our salary range best practices guide.