10 industries with the worst salary transparency

Many companies are still hesitant to post salaries in job postings.  According to a study of more than 4,000 live LinkedIn job listings in the US, over a third (36%) didn't include salary details, even in states that have passed salary transparency laws. 

People Managing People analyzed active job postings across every U.S. state over a range of seniority levels including associate and junior roles, as well as senior positions, across 22 different sectors. 

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Jobs in the construction industry are most likely to not have a salary posted, with 94% of these job listings omitting salaries. Jobs in education and insurance followed, with 80% and 74% of job postings that failed to list a salary.

"By advocating for transparency and clarity in job advertisements, we can create a more equitable job market where candidates feel empowered to pursue opportunities that meet their financial expectations, and they are paid for the value they will bring to a business," David Rice, HR expert at People Managing People, said in a release.

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Industries ranked by percentage of job listings that omit salary information