DiNapoli: Women in New York still earn far less than men
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023. That’s according to a report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
DiNapoli says women would have to work an extra 53 days to make what men in New York earned in 2023.
The report shows that median earnings for women who worked full-time, year-round were $62,111 compared to $71,168 for men.
“[...]Recent history shows that while a slight increase has been made in closing the gender pay gap, it’s not happening fast enough. Policies to improve access to affordable childcare and paid leave can help narrow this gap, boost labor force participation, and improve the state’s economic health,” said DiNapoli.
DiNapoli’s report also found:
- Women continue to make considerably less than men with the same level of education, but the pay gap narrows as education increases.
- Among occupational groups, New York’s wage gap is highest in the legal field, which also has the highest median earnings.
- In 2024, 56% of New York women participated in the labor force compared to 66% of men, lower than the national averages of 58% of women and 68% of men.
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