The gender pay gap is getting wider, reversing progress
Summary
Men's wages increased in 2024 while women's earnings stayed the same, widening the gender pay gap in the United States. Women working full-time earned 81% of what men did, marking a decline in pay equity progress. Economic factors such as job types and career breaks contribute to this gap.Key Facts
- In 2024, men earned 3.7% more than in 2023, with a median salary of $71,090.
- Women's median earnings remained flat at $57,520, keeping the gender pay gap at 81%.
- The pay gap returned to 2017 levels, erasing recent progress.
- Men without a high school degree saw wages rise by 5.5%, partly influencing the overall wage gap.
- 69% of full-time workers aged 25+ without high school degrees are men.
- Women often balance work with childcare, which may push them into lower-paying jobs.
- Jobs predominantly held by women, such as housekeepers, generally offer lower wages than similar jobs held by men.
- Increased unemployment and labor market issues particularly affect Black women and working mothers.
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