Gender Pay Gap Calculator
Calculate the gender pay gap between male and female salaries. Measure pay disparity and understand wage differences.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the male salary (average or specific).
- Enter the female salary (average or specific).
- The calculator displays pay gap percentage and difference.
- Use this to measure pay disparity and understand wage differences.
Gender Pay Gap Formula
Pay gap is calculated from salary difference:
Difference = Male Salary - Female Salary
Female-to-Male Ratio = (Female Salary / Male Salary) × 100
Example: Male $75,000, Female $65,000: Gap = ((75,000 - 65,000) / 75,000) × 100 = 13.3%. Difference = $10,000. Female-to-male ratio = (65,000 / 75,000) × 100 = 86.7%. In the US, the average gap is 15-20%, meaning women earn 80-85% of what men earn.
Full Description
The Gender Pay Gap Calculator measures the difference between male and female salaries, expressed as a percentage of male earnings. The gender pay gap is a persistent issue worldwide, with women typically earning less than men for similar work. In the US, the gap is typically 15-20%, meaning women earn 80-85% of what men earn on average.
The pay gap is calculated as ((Male Salary - Female Salary) / Male Salary) × 100. The gap varies by industry, occupation, experience, location, and other factors. It reflects systemic inequalities including occupational segregation (women in lower-paying fields), discrimination, negotiation differences, caregiving responsibilities, and bias. The gap is not explained by individual choices alone—systemic factors play a major role. Closing the gap requires addressing these systemic issues through pay transparency, equal pay laws, anti-discrimination policies, and cultural change.
This calculator helps you measure pay disparity. Enter male and female salaries, and it calculates pay gap percentage, difference, and female-to-male ratio. Use it to understand wage differences, measure pay equity, analyze compensation data, or advocate for equal pay. Remember, closing the pay gap requires both individual action and systemic change!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gender pay gap?
The gender pay gap is the difference between average male and female earnings, expressed as a percentage of male earnings. In the US, the gap is typically 15-20%, meaning women earn 80-85% of what men earn. The gap varies by industry, occupation, experience, and location. It reflects systemic inequalities, not just individual choices.
How is the pay gap calculated?
Pay Gap % = ((Male Salary - Female Salary) / Male Salary) × 100. Example: Male $75,000, Female $65,000: Gap = ((75,000 - 65,000) / 75,000) × 100 = 13.3%. Female-to-male ratio = (65,000 / 75,000) × 100 = 86.7%. The calculator shows both metrics.
Why does the pay gap exist?
Factors: Occupational segregation (women in lower-paying fields), discrimination, negotiation differences, caregiving responsibilities, part-time work, experience gaps, and systemic bias. The gap is not explained by individual choices alone—systemic factors play a major role. Closing the gap requires addressing these systemic issues.
How can we close the pay gap?
Solutions: Pay transparency, equal pay laws, anti-discrimination policies, flexible work arrangements, shared caregiving, mentorship programs, negotiation training, and addressing occupational segregation. Companies should conduct pay audits, eliminate bias, and promote equity. Individual action helps, but systemic change is needed.