European Commission
EQUAL PAY?
It's time
to close the gap
What is the gender pay gap?
It is the difference between the gross hourly earnings of all working
men and those of all working women.
men and those of all working women.
Women earn over
16%
less than men per hour in the EU.
less than men per hour in the EU.
84
cents
for every €1
a man earns
for every €1
a man earns
Around 2 months
worked for FREE
each year
worked for FREE
each year
The older you are,
the bigger the gap
the bigger the gap
For example, in Finland
Under 25
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
Over 64
SO, MEN EARN MORE THAN WOMEN,
THAT'S INEVITABLE ISN'T IT?
More women work part-time,
so they should earn less
so they should earn less
WRONG
Working fewer hours a week
means you should take home
less pay per month, NOT less
pay per hour.
means you should take home
less pay per month, NOT less
pay per hour.
Women earn less
because they choose
lower earning jobs
because they choose
lower earning jobs
WRONG
Women tend to earn less per hour than men for the
same job whether it is a highly-skilled profession like
a doctor or nurse or a lower-skilled job such as a
salesperson. The gender pay gap exists across our
economy, and in all sectors and occupations.
same job whether it is a highly-skilled profession like
a doctor or nurse or a lower-skilled job such as a
salesperson. The gender pay gap exists across our
economy, and in all sectors and occupations.
Men are better educated,
so should earn more
so should earn more
WRONG
Today, 60% of university graduates
in the EU are women.
in the EU are women.
SO, WHAT IS REALLY
BEHIND THE GENDER PAY GAP?
Fewer promotions
Fewer opportunities
Fewer opportunities
Extra
unpaid work
Taking career breaks
to care for others
The glass
ceiling
Discrimination
Extra unpaid work
Women do more unpaid work and men more paid work.
Source: Eurofound (2013) 'Women, men and working conditions in Europe'
Taking career breaks
to care for others
Women take more time off work to care for others. Career breaks to have children or care for relatives can impact a woman’s earnings for the rest of her life, from her pay check to her pension.
Discrimination
Discrimination at work is illegal across the EU. But it still exists. Think it is happening to you?
Check out your rights
What does it really mean for women?
Less money now
Less money later
Fewer paid hours worked
More career breaks
Gender pay gap
-41%
annual
earnings
Less money
to save and invest
39%
EU average
pension gap between
men and women.