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29 Dec 2025
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Payment transparency 2026: Is your company ready?

From 2026, payment transparency will be mandatory in Germany. For many HR teams, the key question now is: Where are we today and which measures should we take first?

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Jan Heinen
peopleIX Team
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From June 2026, there will be new, binding ones in Germany Pay transparency rules. Companies must then be able to prove that the same work Paid right away will — without transition periods. For many HR teams The central question therefore now is: Where are we today and which measures should we take first?

Why Preparing for Pay Transparency is Crucial for Your HR Team

The introduction of mandatory Salary transparency requires proactive action. Who checks early on where Gaps in equal pay can exist Avoid surprises and the Minimize administrative effort. A structured Readiness check helps HR teams determine the status quo and take targeted next steps.

The Biggest Challenges for HR Teams

Implementing pay transparency is not without challenges. Common obstacles include:

  • Outdated or incomplete salary data
  • Diverse data sources that are not consistently brought together
  • Lack of transparency in compensation reports
  • Uncertainties in internal processes for fee review

Without systematic preparation, meeting the new legal requirements can quickly lead to time pressure, errors, and unnecessary stress.

Our Pay Transparency Readiness Checker

To support HR teams effectively, we developed the Pay Transparency Readiness Checker. The tool provides a clear overview at a glance:

  • Where your company currently stands
  • What steps are still required for full compliance
  • How to identify potential gaps in salary transparency at an early stage

With the Readiness Checker, HR teams can act strategically, reduce administrative costs, and efficiently prepare for the new pay transparency rules.

How we enable pay transparency

  1. Data recording:
    The checker analyses existing salary information and HR data.
  2. Gap analysis:
    It identifies gaps and potential inconsistencies in the pay structure.
  3. Prioritize:
    You will receive specific recommendations for action as to what should be tackled first.
  4. Monitoring:
    Progress can be continuously monitored via the platform, so you always know how prepared your company is.

Benefits for HR Teams: More Transparency, Less Effort

  • Quick overview:
    No more lengthy Excel analyses — all information at a glance.
  • More transparency:
    All data sources are checked and combined.
  • Proactive planning:
    You know early on where action is needed and can use resources in a targeted manner.
  • Legally secure:
    You are better prepared for the new legal obligations from 2026.

Start Now and Implement Pay Transparency 2026 with Confidence

If you prepare early on, you save time, reduce errors and can implement Pay Transparency in a structured way. The Pay Transparency Check is the ideal first step to achieve a clear status and plan targeted measures.


About the Salary Transparency Readiness Checker:

peopleIX Pay Transparency Readiness Checker

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