Gender Wage Gap Calculator

What Is the Gender Wage Gap?

The gender wage gap measures the difference between what men and women earn for comparable work. It is usually expressed as a percentage of men's earnings, showing how much less women earn on average.

How the Wage Gap Percentage Is Calculated

Subtract women's salary from men's salary, divide by men's salary, and multiply by 100. A positive result means women earn less than men in the comparison. A result of 20% means women earn 80 cents for every dollar men earn.

After negotiating a raise, use the Pay Raise Calculator to see how a salary increase compounds over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the gender pay gap?

Use the formula: ((men's salary minus women's salary) divided by men's salary) times 100. Enter both annual salaries and the calculator returns the gap percentage and dollar difference.

What does a 20% wage gap mean?

It means women's earnings are 20% below men's in the comparison. Women would earn 80% of what men earn for the same reference salary.

Can the gap be negative?

Yes. If women's salary exceeds men's, the gap is negative, indicating women earn more in that specific comparison.

Is this the same as the national pay gap statistic?

No. National statistics aggregate entire populations. This tool compares two salaries you enter, useful for personal or workplace analysis.

What factors contribute to wage gaps?

Research points to occupation choice, experience, hours worked, caregiving breaks, negotiation, and discrimination. Structural and individual factors both play a role.

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What Is the Gender Wage Gap?

How the Wage Gap Percentage Is Calculated

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