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Do our job ads have to include the salary?

By , founder of Egalis ·

In short

Not necessarily in the ad — but applicants must receive the initial pay or its range for the position before the interview, in the vacancy notice or in writing (Art. 5). Publishing it in the ad is the operationally simplest way to comply; some national laws require it outright.

In detail

The information must ensure an informed and transparent pay negotiation — a vague "competitive salary" does not qualify.

The rule applies to employers of every size, from the first day of your national implementing law. Some national laws already contain such rules: Lithuania has required the base pay or its range in the vacancy notice since 2019, and Poland has required pay information for candidates since 24 December 2025.

In the same article: you may not ask candidates about their pay history, and vacancy notices and job titles must be gender-neutral.

More questions with direct answers: the FAQ.

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Updated: 26 September 2026. Figures reflect Directive (EU) 2023/970, unchanged — the Commission has ruled out any postponement, and its FAQ of 6 August 2026 confirms the reporting calendar. The transposition deadline of 7 June 2026 has passed: as of September 2026 only Italy, Slovakia, Lithuania, Malta and Greece have complete implementing laws, and most member states are still drafting. Where your country has no implementing law yet, the Directive is the reference; national rules may be stricter once adopted.

Egalis does not provide legal advice; for specific situations, consult an employment lawyer.