The gender pay gap in Australia has been laid bare, with new data showing men earn $28,425 more than women on average. Released today by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), the figures cover every private company with over 100 employees. “For every $1 a male full-time worker earns, a female worker earns 78 cents on average,” the report states. About one-third of this gap comes from financial incentives beyond base salary – including superannuation, overtime, and performance bonuses. The comprehensive data is now publicly accessible on WGEA’s website through their Data Explorer tool, allowing workers to check how their … Continue reading Australia’s Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 78 Cents for Every Dollar