FAQ About the Wage Gap

The typical American woman who works full time, year round was still paid only 77 cents for every dollar paid to her male counterpart in 2012.1  For women of color, the gaps are even larger. This document provides details about the wage gap measure that the Census Bureau and the National Women’s Law Center use, factors contributing to the wage gap, and how to close the gap.

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FAQ About the Wage Gap