Pennsylvania labor laws
The pay and leave rules Pennsylvania employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: loio.com, dol.gov.
Not requiredPay ranges in job ads
NoStatewide paid sick leave
NoState paid leave or disability program
$7.25Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Pennsylvania has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.
Philadelphia salary history ban (private); Pittsburgh/Allegheny public only
Paid sick leave
Pennsylvania has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Employers covered by federal contractor rules (Executive Order 13706) may still have to provide it.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Pennsylvania require salary ranges in job postings?
- No statewide law requires it. Philadelphia salary history ban (private); Pittsburgh/Allegheny public only
- Is paid sick leave required in Pennsylvania?
- There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances
- When is overtime due in Pennsylvania?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.