More articles on the topic Gender Wage Gap

IW-Newsletter
No. 1 from April 18, 2011
Gender Pay Gap: Education and Work Experience Matter More Than Gender
 In 2008, the difference in gross hourly wages between employed men and women amounted to roughly 29 percent on average. more

IW-Newsletter
No. 2 from June 11, 2008
The Gender Wage Gap: A Challenge for Family Policies
In 2006, the difference in hourly wages between female and male employees amounted to a gender wage gap of 28 percent. Such a naive comparison neglects, however, the differences between men and women in regard to occupation, skill-level and industry in which they work. more