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Salary History Ban Laws
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: September 2026
State-by-state status of laws prohibiting employers from asking about a job candidate's prior compensation.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | Status | Year Enacted | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No ban | — | — |
| Alaska | No ban | — | — |
| Arizona | No ban | — | — |
| Arkansas | No ban | — | — |
| California | Statewide | 2018 | All employers |
| Colorado | Statewide | 2021 | All employers |
| Connecticut | Statewide | 2019 | All employers |
| Delaware | Statewide | 2017 | All employers |
| Florida | No ban | — | — |
| Georgia | No ban | — | — |
| Hawaii | Statewide | 2019 | All employers |
| Idaho | No ban | — | — |
| Illinois | Statewide | 2019 | All employers |
| Indiana | No ban | — | — |
| Iowa | No ban | — | — |
| Kansas | No ban | — | — |
| Kentucky | No ban | — | — |
| Louisiana | No ban | — | — |
| Maine | Statewide | 2019 | All employers |
| Maryland | Statewide | 2020 | All employers |
| Massachusetts | Statewide | 2018 | All employers |
| Michigan | No ban | — | — |
| Minnesota | Public only | 2023 | State agencies |
| Mississippi | No ban | — | — |
| Missouri | No ban | — | — |
| Montana | No ban | — | — |
| Nebraska | No ban | — | — |
| Nevada | Statewide | 2021 | All employers |
| New Hampshire | No ban | — | — |
| New Jersey | Statewide | 2020 | All employers |
| New Mexico | No ban | — | — |
| New York | Statewide | 2020 | All employers |
| North Carolina | Public only | 2019 | State agencies |
| North Dakota | No ban | — | — |
| Ohio | No ban | — | — |
| Oklahoma | No ban | — | — |
| Oregon | Statewide | 2019 | All employers |
| Pennsylvania | Public only | 2020 | State agencies |
| Rhode Island | Statewide | 2023 | All employers |
| South Carolina | No ban | — | — |
| South Dakota | No ban | — | — |
| Tennessee | No ban | — | — |
| Texas | No ban | — | — |
| Utah | No ban | — | — |
| Vermont | Statewide | 2020 | All employers |
| Virginia | Public only | 2020 | State agencies |
| Washington | Statewide | 2019 | All employers |
| West Virginia | No ban | — | — |
| Wisconsin | No ban | — | — |
| Wyoming | No ban | — | — |
| District of Columbia | Statewide | 2024 | All employers |
Many cities and counties have separate local salary-history ordinances; consult both state and local rules before screening applicants.
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.