HB1123 Requiring certain companies to post expected salary ranges on public job listings.
Requiring certain companies to post expected salary ranges on public job listings.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Job seekers can make more informed career decisions and negotiate better, potentially improving wage outcomes for NH residents; employers may face modest compliance costs but no direct tax impact.
Your Community
No direct impact on community services, schools, or local infrastructure.
Your Freedom
Job applicants gain greater transparency and information power in the labor market, reducing information asymmetry with employers.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 193-149 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 51
Sponsor
Alice Wade (D)
The Short Version
This bill requires employers with 50+ employees in New Hampshire to disclose salary ranges in all job postings, along with benefits and compensation details. Job seekers gain transparency about pay before applying, while employers must provide good-faith salary estimates rather than leaving compensation unspecified.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Job seekers and applicants in NH, who gain upfront salary transparency and can filter opportunities more effectively
- ▲ Workers from underrepresented groups, who may reduce exposure to pay discrimination by knowing ranges in advance
- ▲ NH residents entering the job market, who can make better-informed career decisions
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Employers with 50+ NH employees, who must estimate and disclose salary ranges and incur compliance costs
- ▼ Employers who prefer salary negotiation flexibility, as ranges constrain their bargaining range
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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