Salary transparency in job ads increases quality candidate attraction by 2.7 times

Job posts listing salary details are 2.7 times more likely to attract quality candidates. This transparency addresses a preference among 27.1% of job seekers who report feeling more valued by employers when pay is disclosed upfront. The practice has shifted from a choice to a legal requirement in 17 states and Washington, D.C., which enacted pay transparency laws as of early 2026.