Quantifying the Gender Gap in Tech

Numerous studies and statistics indicate a clear gender pay gap in the United States. Yet, there is little data available about this gap as it relates specifically to the technology industry.

In the past six months, thousands of candidates have used Hired to search for jobs in the emerging tech industry. Our initial investigation found that women expect a lower income than men before the interview process begins. Unexpectedly, while entry-level candidates receive approximately equal compensation regardless of gender, experienced candidates see a wide disparity.