{"id":282368,"date":"2026-02-27T12:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compasshrg.com\/diversity-in-recruitment\/pay-transparency\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:26:15","slug":"pay-transparency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.compasshrg.com\/no\/diversity-in-recruitment\/pay-transparency\/","title":{"rendered":"Pay transparency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&raquo;1&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;3bd0c8b5-5eee-4a10-8752-3d3fd0ca5f34&#8243; background_image=&raquo;https:\/\/www.compasshrg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Compass_HRG_DEI_012.webp&raquo; background_position=&raquo;center&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&raquo;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_column type=&raquo;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;412f3840-30ae-47e3-b197-7251e39a6048&#8243; max_width=&raquo;50%&raquo; max_width_tablet=&raquo;100%&raquo; max_width_phone=&raquo;100%&raquo; max_width_last_edited=&raquo;on|desktop&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;]<\/p>\n<h5>PAY TRANSPARENCY IN RECRUITMENT<\/h5>\n<h1>How the Pay Transparency Directive impacts your recruitment<\/h1>\n<p>The EU Pay Transparency Directive changes the requirements for how organisations communicate and determine salary during the recruitment process. Job postings must include salary information, and pay decisions must be based on objective and documented criteria.<\/p>\n<p>This strengthens fair and inclusive recruitment processes and introduces new requirements for structure, transparency, and data. For organisations, recruitment therefore becomes a central part of working with both compliance and diversity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_button button_one_text=&raquo;Book a consultation&raquo; button_one_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM4NzQifX0=@&raquo; button_two_text=&raquo;Explore our approach&raquo; button_two_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM3MTQ0In19@&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&raquo;button_one_url,button_two_url&raquo; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/dsm_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&raquo;1&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; background_color=&raquo;#E8F7FC&raquo; background_enable_color=&raquo;on&raquo; custom_padding=&raquo;0px||0px||true|false&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_column type=&raquo;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][dsm_breadcrumbs home_text=&raquo;Forside&raquo; show_home_icon=&raquo;off&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; items_font=&raquo;||||||||&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/dsm_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&raquo;1&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; background_color=&raquo;#E8F7FC&raquo; background_enable_color=&raquo;on&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_row column_structure=&raquo;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;58e03bbe-09f9-4131-90f8-1da173bab908&#8243; text_font=&raquo;Lato|300|||||||&raquo; text_text_color=&raquo;#747d88&#8243; text_font_size=&raquo;18px&raquo; text_line_height=&raquo;1.8em&raquo; header_font=&raquo;Lato||||||||&raquo; header_3_font=&raquo;Montserrat||||||||&raquo; header_3_line_height=&raquo;1.5em&raquo; background_size=&raquo;initial&raquo; background_position=&raquo;top_left&raquo; background_repeat=&raquo;repeat&raquo; max_width=&raquo;700px&raquo; module_alignment=&raquo;center&raquo; custom_margin=&raquo;0px||||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_tablet=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_phone=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_last_edited=&raquo;on|tablet&raquo; custom_padding=&raquo;0px|0px|||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_tablet=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_phone=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_last_edited=&raquo;on|tablet&raquo; animation_style=&raquo;fade&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;]<\/p>\n<h5>RECRUITMENT AND PAY TRANSPARENCY<\/h5>\n<h2>Pay transparency starts already in the job posting<\/h2>\n<p>The directive requires that candidates are informed about the salary level for a role before the hiring process is concluded, and in practice in the job posting or early in the dialogue. This means that organisations must be able to define realistic and documented salary ranges based on the role, responsibilities, and market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it is no longer permitted to ask candidates about their previous salary. Instead, pay decisions must be based on the value of the role and the candidate\u2019s competencies, not historical salary levels. This places greater demands on preparation and on having a clear salary structure.<\/p>\n<p>For many organisations, the recruitment process therefore becomes the first place where pay transparency is put into practice.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_button button_one_text=&raquo;Explore our recruitment process&raquo; button_one_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI3Nzg2OSJ9fQ==@&raquo; button_two_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI3Nzg2OSJ9fQ==@&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&raquo;button_one_url,button_two_url&raquo; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; locked=&raquo;off&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/dsm_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_image src=&raquo;https:\/\/www.compasshrg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Compass_HRG_DEI_03_3.webp&raquo; title_text=&raquo;Compass_HRG_DEI_03_3&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&raquo;1&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; background_color=&raquo;#FFFFFF&raquo; background_enable_color=&raquo;on&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_row column_structure=&raquo;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_image src=&raquo;https:\/\/www.compasshrg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Compass_HRG_DEI_018.webp&raquo; title_text=&raquo;Compass_HRG_DEI_018&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; hover_enabled=&raquo;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; sticky_enabled=&raquo;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;58e03bbe-09f9-4131-90f8-1da173bab908&#8243; text_font=&raquo;Lato|300|||||||&raquo; text_text_color=&raquo;#747d88&#8243; text_font_size=&raquo;18px&raquo; text_line_height=&raquo;1.8em&raquo; header_font=&raquo;Lato||||||||&raquo; header_3_font=&raquo;Montserrat||||||||&raquo; header_3_line_height=&raquo;1.5em&raquo; background_size=&raquo;initial&raquo; background_position=&raquo;top_left&raquo; background_repeat=&raquo;repeat&raquo; max_width=&raquo;700px&raquo; module_alignment=&raquo;center&raquo; custom_margin=&raquo;0px||||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_tablet=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_phone=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_last_edited=&raquo;on|tablet&raquo; custom_padding=&raquo;0px|0px|||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_tablet=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_phone=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_last_edited=&raquo;on|tablet&raquo; animation_style=&raquo;fade&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;]<\/p>\n<h5>DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE<\/h5>\n<h2>New requirements for documentation and objective evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>The directive requires that criteria for pay and salary development are objective, gender-neutral, and documented. This applies both during recruitment and after hiring. Employees have the right to gain insight into salary levels for comparable roles, and organisations with more than 100 employees must prepare pay reports.<\/p>\n<p>This means that decisions regarding pay and hiring must increasingly be explainable and documented. An unstructured process, where assessments are based on individual judgement, increases the risk of inconsistency and potential compliance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>A clear role profile, systematic candidate evaluation, and a documented decision-making process make it easier to ensure transparency and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_button button_one_text=&raquo;Learn more about bias in recruitment&raquo; button_one_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI4MjIwNiJ9fQ==@&raquo; button_two_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI4MTMxMiJ9fQ==@&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&raquo;button_one_url,button_two_url&raquo; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; locked=&raquo;off&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/dsm_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&raquo;1&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; background_color=&raquo;#E8F7FC&raquo; background_enable_color=&raquo;on&raquo; locked=&raquo;off&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_row column_structure=&raquo;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;58e03bbe-09f9-4131-90f8-1da173bab908&#8243; text_font=&raquo;Lato|300|||||||&raquo; text_text_color=&raquo;#747d88&#8243; text_font_size=&raquo;18px&raquo; text_line_height=&raquo;1.8em&raquo; header_font=&raquo;Lato||||||||&raquo; header_3_font=&raquo;Montserrat||||||||&raquo; header_3_line_height=&raquo;1.5em&raquo; background_size=&raquo;initial&raquo; background_position=&raquo;top_left&raquo; background_repeat=&raquo;repeat&raquo; max_width=&raquo;700px&raquo; module_alignment=&raquo;center&raquo; custom_margin=&raquo;0px||||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_tablet=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_phone=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_margin_last_edited=&raquo;on|tablet&raquo; custom_padding=&raquo;0px|0px|||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_tablet=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_phone=&raquo;0px||0px||false|false&raquo; custom_padding_last_edited=&raquo;on|tablet&raquo; animation_style=&raquo;fade&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;]<\/p>\n<h5>TRANSPARENCY AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE<\/h5>\n<h2>Recruitment becomes a central part of your compliance efforts<\/h2>\n<p>The Pay Transparency Directive comes into force in June 2026 and will impact how organisations work with recruitment, employer branding, and HR processes. Organisations that already take a structured approach to search, evaluation, and salary setting will be better equipped to meet the requirements.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, increased transparency can strengthen the organisation\u2019s attractiveness to candidates. Clear salary frameworks and a professional process signal quality, fairness, and long-term leadership, factors that increasingly influence candidates\u2019 choice of employer.<\/p>\n<p>A well-designed recruitment process is therefore not only a matter of compliance, but also of attracting and retaining the right talent.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_button button_one_text=&raquo;Discuss your recruitment needs&raquo; button_one_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM4NzQifX0=@&raquo; button_two_url=&raquo;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM3MTQ0In19@&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&raquo;button_one_url,button_two_url&raquo; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; locked=&raquo;off&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/dsm_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_image src=&raquo;https:\/\/www.compasshrg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Compass_HRG_DEI_014.webp&raquo; title_text=&raquo;Compass_HRG_DEI_014&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&raquo;1&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; background_color=&raquo;#E8F7FC&raquo; background_enable_color=&raquo;on&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_row column_structure=&raquo;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; module_class=&raquo;sticky&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;58e03bbe-09f9-4131-90f8-1da173bab908&#8243; locked=&raquo;off&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;]<\/p>\n<h5><span>FAQ<\/span><\/h5>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about pay transparency in recruitment<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&raquo;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&raquo;#1EAEE2&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&raquo;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&raquo; closed_toggle_background_color=&raquo;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&raquo; toggle_icon=&raquo;&#x50;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&raquo;#1EAEE2&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&raquo;on&raquo; icon_font_size=&raquo;20px&raquo; module_class=&raquo;closed-by-default&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; toggle_text_color=&raquo;#000000&#8243; toggle_level=&raquo;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&raquo;|700|||||||&raquo; toggle_font_size=&raquo;20px&raquo; body_font_size=&raquo;16px&raquo; body_line_height=&raquo;1.8em&raquo; border_width_all=&raquo;0px&raquo; border_width_bottom=&raquo;2px&raquo; border_color_bottom=&raquo;rgba(97,198,235,0.5)&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; toggle_text_color__hover=&raquo;#1EAEE2&#8243; toggle_text_color__hover_enabled=&raquo;on|desktop&raquo;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&raquo;When does the Pay Transparency Directive come into force?&raquo; open=&raquo;on&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo;]<\/p>\n<p>The directive must be implemented in member states no later than 7 June 2026. Organisations should prepare their recruitment and pay processes well in advance to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&raquo;Must salary be included in job postings?&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; open=&raquo;off&raquo;]<\/p>\n<p>Employers must provide information on the starting salary or salary range before hiring. Many organisations choose to include this directly in the job posting to ensure transparency and support an efficient recruitment process.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&raquo;Are employers allowed to ask candidates about their current salary?&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; open=&raquo;off&raquo;]<\/p>\n<p>No. The directive prohibits employers from asking about candidates\u2019 salary history. Pay must instead be determined based on the role and the candidate\u2019s qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&raquo;What does the Pay Transparency Directive mean for recruitment?&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; open=&raquo;off&raquo;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"384\">The EU Pay Transparency Directive introduces increased requirements for transparency and documentation in the hiring process. Organisations must be able to explain salary levels and ensure objective and consistent candidate evaluations. A structured recruitment process makes it easier to document decisions and ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"442\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Learn more about pay transparency here [insert link]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&raquo;Which organisations are required to report pay data?&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; open=&raquo;off&raquo;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"702\">Organisations with more than 100 employees must prepare pay reports showing gender pay gaps and related data.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&raquo;How does the directive impact the recruitment process?&raquo; _builder_version=&raquo;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&raquo;default&raquo; global_colors_info=&raquo;{}&raquo; open=&raquo;off&raquo;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1981\">Organisations must work with clear salary frameworks, objective evaluation criteria, and documented decision-making processes. 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