71% of men think they’re paid the same as women (They’re not)

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 4 Min Read

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Women have made advancements in the workplace, but just how far they’ve come is still up for debate. 

According to data from job search site Monster, just 37% of women feel they’re treated equally to their male colleagues, compared to 67% of men who feel the same. When it comes to pay parity, less than a quarter of women believe they’re paid the same as men — meanwhile, 71% of men think salary is equal across the board. According to the Department of Labor, women still make 83% of what men make, an annual difference of $10,000. That gap increases for women of color and those with disabilities. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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