Occupational characteristics shape Gender Pay Gap, revealing glass ceilings and disparities.
The Gender Pay Gap in Germany varies across different occupations. A study looked at how occupational characteristics affect this gap. They found that wage differences between men and women are smaller in jobs with linear earnings and more public firms. Occupations with more people in supervisory roles have larger gender pay gaps, suggesting a glass ceiling. Jobs with routine tasks also have higher gender pay gaps. Additionally, the more easily employees can be replaced, the lower the gender pay gap tends to be.