Gender Pay Gap in South Africa
South Africa has made some progress towards gender equality in the workplace and salaries, but there is still a significant Gender Pay Gap in South Africa in various sectors of the economy.
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2021, South Africa ranks 63rd out of 156 countries in terms of gender equality, and 90th according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021.
While the country has made strides in advancing women’s representation in leadership positions, women still face significant disparities in pay, with women earning on average 29% less than men.
The gender pay gap is most significant among highly skilled and professional occupations, where women earn significantly less than men for doing the same job.
Areas that need change in South Africa to achieve gender equality in the workplace and salaries include addressing the gender pay gap, increasing access to education and training for women, promoting women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, and challenging stereotypes and bias that prevent women from advancing in their careers.
Women can play an essential role in bringing about change by advocating for themselves and other women in the workplace, seeking out mentorship and networking opportunities, and advocating for policies that support gender equality.
They can also take an active role in challenging gender stereotypes and unconscious bias in the workplace, promoting diversity and inclusion, and advocating for equal pay and equal opportunities for women.
Here are the top 5 highest paying jobs in South Africa, according to various sources, along with their median salaries, and the estimated gender pay gap:
Surgeons and Physicians
Median Salary: R1,200,000
Gender Pay Gap: 28.5% (men earn 28.5% more than women on average)
IT Managers
Median Salary: R825,000
Gender Pay Gap: 14.5% (men earn 14.5% more than women on average)
Lawyers
Median Salary: R680,000
Gender Pay Gap: 18.5% (men earn 18.5% more than women on average)
Mining Engineers
Median Salary: R660,000
Gender Pay Gap: 18.9% (men earn 18.9% more than women on average)
Air Traffic Controllers
Median Salary: R583,450
Gender Pay Gap: Unknown
Please note that these figures are based on the median salaries and may vary depending on factors such as education, experience, and location.
The Gender Pay Gap in South Africa is calculated based on the difference in average earnings between men and women in the same occupation.
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