Colorado pay transparency law: rules for every employer
Last checked October 21, 2026, by Glenn at PostRight HR
Short answerColorado's law covers employers with even one employee in the state. Every posting, including remote postings Colorado residents can apply for, needs a pay range and a general description of benefits.
Key facts
| Law | Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, 8-5-201 and following |
|---|---|
| In effect since | January 1, 2021 |
| Who's covered | Employers with 1+ employees in Colorado |
| Each posting must include | A pay range and a general description of benefits |
| Remote jobs | Covered |
| Penalties | $100 up to $10,000 per violation |
How to fix your postings
- List every live posting on your careers page, including remote and internal ones.
- Add a good-faith pay range to each one. Use the range you'd really offer a strong candidate today, not a padded one.
- Add a short benefits summary where the state requires it.
- Update the posting template itself so new roles start out compliant.
- Re-check monthly, since new postings and edits are where most gaps come back.
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Get my free snapshotSource: Clockspot, Pay Transparency Laws by State (fact-checked May 25, 2026). Laws and enforcement change often. Check the state's labor department or your employment counsel before relying on this for a legal decision.