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Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

* Employers will have to publish salary information in job adverts under government plans.
* Details of other job conditions, such as bonuses, could also be disclosed to candidates.
* Ministers argue that greater transparency will help people navigate the jobs market and prevent future pay discrimination claims.
* The exact details of what salary information must be shared are yet to be hammered out, with officials planning to consult on whether exact salaries or a "benchmark rate" should be displayed.
* Employers who do not publish a job advert for a role would have to provide candidates with the information in writing prior to an interview.
* The proposals echo pay transparency rules being rolled out across the European Union, which require large employers to disclose initial pay or ranges in published job adverts.