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Gender wage gap persists, with some women earning 45% less.

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An Evaluation of the Gender Wage Gap Using Linked Survey and Administrative Data
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The gender wage gap is around 18% among full-time workers, with some occupations having a gap as large as 45%. Factors like competitiveness, hazards, longer work hours, and the proportion of women in an occupation influence the wage gap. Women and men in different occupations experience varying levels of pay parity.