Women still earn less than men in Germany. According to calculations by the German Federal Statistical Office, the difference in gross hourly earnings in 2025 was 16 per cent on average across Germany without adjustment. Around two thirds of this pay gap, also known as the gender pay gap, can be attributed to structural differences between the genders. But even assuming comparable jobs, qualifications and employment histories, women earn around 6 percent less than men.
Equal Pay Day, the international day of action for equal pay between women and men, is also a reminder of the gender pay gap. It is celebrated in many countries on different days of the year. In Germany, it takes place on February 27 this year. According to the statistics, women in this country would have to work 58 days longer than men to earn the same pay.
What are the reasons behind this gender pay gap? What differences are there within Germany and across Europe? How do collective agreements influence the gender pay gap? And what can we learn from these findings?
We have compiled a list of IAB publications and projects on this page that are related to the subject of gender pay gap.
Activities
- Publications on the topic: "Gender Pay Gap"
- Projects on the topic: "Gender Pay Gap"
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