Virginia’s New Salary Transparency Law | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 2m

Virginia’s new wage transparency law, kicking in July 1st, forces employers to post salary ranges for every job opening, promotion, or transfer — public or internal — and bans asking about past pay. Designed to level the playing field, it lets applicants negotiate based on posted ranges instead of previous salaries. While “good-faith wage ranges” can be wide, they still set a ceiling for negotiation. Internally, it’s sparking questions about pay equity and forcing companies to explain compensation decisions. The state is prioritizing education, especially for small businesses, ahead of…