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What Is the Gender Pay Gap?

By Kristi WaterworthUpdated Sep 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Key Points

  • Women earn 83 cents for every dollar men make, with gaps widening in higher age and education levels.
  • Equal Pay Day marks how far into the new year women work to match men's previous year earnings.
  • Career gaps and societal roles contribute significantly to the persistent gender pay gap.

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