Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris · Apr 21, 2026

OECD Finds Gender Wage Gap Persists at 11.5% in 2023

Women continue to earn less than men on average in the OECD, with a gender wage gap of 11.5% reflecting disparities in pay and career advancement.

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Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.

Despite progress over generations, women still face notable disparities in labour markets across OECD countries, including differences in employment rates, pay, and career advancement opportunities. These contribute to a persistent gender wage gap.

In 2023, the average gender wage gap in OECD countries was 11.5%, meaning women working full-time earned about 89 cents for every dollar earned by men at median earnings. This marks only a modest improvement from 2010, when the gap was 14%.

The persistent gap is due to factors such as greater participation of women in part-time work, differences in job quality, and career progression. As a result, women have lower lifetime earnings and a higher risk of poverty in old age.

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