Andy Burnham has said employers will have to disclose what they are willing to pay new hires, with legislation requiring salary details in job adverts expected to be brought forward.

Addressing the matter, Burnham said: “Whether you’re a young person starting out or a parent trying to support your family, you should know what a job pays before spending your time and effort applying for it.

“That’s why we will make it a legal requirement for all employers to say what you pay.”

The Prime Minister also called for “businesses to open more doors and give young people the experience and confidence to take that first step into the world of work”.

The move has been welcomed by TUC general secretary Paul Nowak, who said: “Anyone who’s searched for a job knows how frustrating it is to read ‘competitive salary’ instead of just saying how much they’ll be paid.

“Why should a candidate be expected to go through a lengthy application and interview process without knowing whether the job will actually pay them enough…