If you've ever hunted for better career opportunities online, you know that job listings are incredibly meticulous.<br />But they often leave job seekers asking the same question: How much does it pay?<br />According to CNN, currently, only around 12% of online job postings in the United States include ranges of salary.<br />It may not sound like much, but more companies have started to post what they pay.<br />Since 2019, 8% more job postings have included salary expectations.<br />Legislation that requires employers to include salary information on their job posts recently passed in New York City.<br />"Starting in May, all businesses that employ four or more people must include salary on their job listings.Our new law shines a light on pay inequity." Helen Rosenthal, former New York City Council member, via CNN.<br />"Including pay ranges in job postings allows job seekers to determine whether they will be able to support themselves and their family when they apply for a job." Helen Rosenthal, former New York City Council member, via CNN.<br />So, why have employers thus far lacked transparency in salary requirements?<br />Experts say the cost of labor is a massive expense for companies.<br />Because of this, employers have an incentive to hide salary information, enabling them to lure candidates for lower pay.
