Study Finds Pay Range Transparency Alone Isn't Enough — Presentation Matters for Candidate Behavior
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Thomas Carnahan, Ph.D.
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A newly published 2026 study by Lee, Park, and Chang in a top-tier scientific journal examines how pay transparency laws are expanding across the U.S., with more organizations publishing salary ranges in job postings. The research finds that transparency alone is insufficient — how employers present pay ranges and how much clarity they provide about likely starting pay can significantly influence who applies and how assertively candidates negotiate.
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The goal is straightforward: comply with local laws, give candidates better information, reduce hidden inequities, and support fairer pay decisions.
But a newly published 2026 study by Lee, Park, and Chang in a top tier scientific journal suggests that transparency alone is not enough.
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