Dozens of Australian businesses have gender pay gaps above 50%
Australia’s national gender pay gap stands at 12%, with men earning an average of $1982.80 weekly compared to $1744.80 for women. This disparity results in women earning 88 cents for every dollar earned by men, amounting to $12,376 less annually. The data, excluding overtime and junior or part-time employees, reveals significant state and industry variations. Western Australia shows the highest gap at 21.7%, while the lowest is in Tasmania at 5.4%. Efforts to bridge this gap continue, highlighting the ongoing need for gender equity in the workplace.