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State Equal Pay Acts by State
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Wage discrimination standards including the comparable work test, bans on asking for salary history, and statutory penalties.
50 States2 data columnsLast updated: February 2026
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| Comparable Work Standard | Salary History Ban | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Equal work | No | Up to 2x back pay |
| Equal work | No | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay + liquidated |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Substantially similar | Yes | Treble damages |
| Substantially similar | Yes | Up to 3 yrs back pay |
| Comparable work | Yes | Double damages |
| Equal work | Yes | Back pay + fees |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Substantially similar | Yes | Treble damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay + liquidated |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Comparable work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Comparable work | Yes | Treble damages |
| Comparable work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Liquidated + fees |
| No state law | No | N/A |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Comparable work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Substantially similar | Yes | Treble damages |
| Equal work | Yes | Treble damages |
| Substantially similar | Yes | Treble damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | Yes | Back pay + fees |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Comparable work | Yes | Compensatory + punitive |
| Equal work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Comparable work | Yes | Treble damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Comparable work | Yes | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | Yes | Back pay + fees |
| Similar work | Yes | Treble damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Equal work | No | Liquidated damages |
| Equal work | No | Back pay |
| Comparable work | Yes | Treble damages |
Federal Equal Pay Act and Title VII apply nationwide as a floor. State laws often provide broader protections, longer statutes of limitations, and higher damages.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.