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A look at the gender pay gap

The gender pay gap is alive and well, with US women on average earning 20% less than men globally. Business leaders and organizations can take action to close the pay gap while addressing disparities in opportunity and leadership. Until women achieve parity in leadership roles, they will remain marginalized and the pay gap will remain.

Pay transparency = equal pay

Global research shows that pay transparency can significantly reduce or even eliminate pay inequities across gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of diversity. Beyond promoting equity, pay transparency gives companies a competitive edge, reducing recruitment costs. Most employees would switch jobs with a different company for greater pay transparency, even if the salary remains the same.
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A breakdown of the pay gap

For every $1 earned by White men in the US...

*Based on earnings from 2022

  • $0.67

    Black women earned
  • $0.57

    Latinas earned
  • $0.82

    White women earned

Equal pay is an intersectional issue

The gender wage gap remains a global issue, highlighted by International Equal Pay Day on 18 September. Equal pay impacts not just women but all marginalized groups facing pay disparities, many of whom have dedicated days for advocacy and awareness.

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