5 States With Biggest Gender Wage Gaps

3. Utah

Difference in Earnings: -$16,562

In Utah, the persistent gender pay gap persists despite adjustments for occupation segregation, career breaks, and field of study. Discriminatory biases are evident in employment decisions, as revealed by testimonies of over 800 Utah women. Instances of supervisors justifying higher pay for men based on family obligations are common, reflecting systemic discrimination. Stories of unequal treatment in raises and promotions further illustrate gender-based disparities. These anecdotes debunk the notion that the pay gap is a result of women’s choices alone.