Gender Pay Gap
Calculator for Women
Calculate the pay gap between your salary and a comparable male position. See your annual and lifetime earnings difference plus what equal pay would look like.
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How This Gender Pay Gap Works
Enter your current salary and the salary of a male in a comparable position. The calculator shows the annual difference, percentage gap, and cumulative lifetime impact. The equal pay target shows what your salary would be if the average gender gap were closed.
When Should You Use This Tool
Use this calculator when researching salary negotiations, evaluating job offers, or understanding the long-term financial impact of pay disparities. Knowledge of the gap helps inform conversations with employers and career decisions.
Is This Tool Accurate and Safe
This calculator compares specific salaries you provide. For broader context, research industry-specific pay gap data. The national average gap is approximately 16% but varies significantly by industry, role, experience, and location. All data stays private in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current gender pay gap?
As of recent data, women in the US earn approximately 84 cents for every dollar men earn on average. This translates to a roughly 16% gap. The gap is larger for women of color and varies by industry and occupation.
Why does the gender pay gap exist?
Contributing factors include occupational segregation, differences in work experience and hours, discrimination, and negotiation disparities. Women also disproportionately take career breaks for caregiving responsibilities.
How can women close the pay gap personally?
Research market rates, negotiate salaries confidently, document achievements, seek promotions proactively, and consider industries with smaller gaps. Networking and mentorship can also provide leverage and opportunities.
Does the pay gap affect retirement savings?
Yes. Lower lifetime earnings mean lower Social Security benefits and less ability to save for retirement. Women often need to save a higher percentage of income to achieve similar retirement security.