Colorado Pay Transparency Requirements
Rules reviewed October 13, 2026 against official sources.
Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires a pay range (a good-faith lowest-to-highest range the employer may pay — open-ended 'starting at' or 'up to' ranges are noncompliant), a general description of benefits and other compensation, and the application deadline (a good-faith estimate of the anticipated close date). The deadline is required unless the role is evergreen, in which case the posting must state applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; 'open until filled' alone is noncompliant.
- ✓Pay range or salary figure
- ✓General description of benefits
- ✓Application deadline
This tool provides general information about job-posting requirements, not legal advice. The summaries are compiled from enacted state laws and official state sources by the site operator, not by an attorney. Laws change and vary by locality and employer size, and this summary isn't exhaustive. Before relying on it, confirm the current rule for your situation with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (the agency that publishes the rule, free to contact) or an employment attorney. Spot an error? Let us know. Data last reviewed October 13, 2026.
What happens if a posting doesn't comply?
$500–$10,000 per violation — counted per job, not per posting.
Penalty schedules change; this is a summary, not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this apply to remote job postings?
Generally, yes — most pay transparency laws, including Colorado's, apply based on whether the role could be filled by someone located in the state, not where the employer is headquartered. A remote posting open to applicants in Colorado is typically covered. Verify this against your specific situation with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
Does this apply to my company regardless of size?
Not always — some states only apply these requirements once an employer reaches a minimum number of employees, and that threshold isn't uniform across states. Check the current employer-size threshold, if any, with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment before assuming your company is or isn't covered.
What happens if a posting doesn't comply?
Penalties vary by state and can range from a warning on a first violation to escalating civil fines for repeat or willful non-compliance. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment publishes current enforcement details and penalty amounts.
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