If you’re a woman working in Europe, you’re earning on average almost 15% less than a man, often for the same work. That means that for every euro a man earns, on average a woman earns 86 cents.
What creates the gender pay gap?
Women still take on most of the childcare which means they often reduce their working hours. A third of women in the EU work part-time compared to 8% of men. This makes it harder for women to progress in their careers. There are also more women in lower-paid sectors like caring and education.
The lockdowns have shown just how entrenched these gender inequalities are, with women taking on most of the extra unpaid childcare. They have also been most at risk of losing their jobs during the pandemic.
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