Gender Pay Gap in the Formal Sector, Preliminary Evidence from Paycheck India Data

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Varkkey Biju, Korde Rupa, Leeja Anand (2012) Gender Pay Gap in the Formal Sector: Preliminary Evidence from Paycheck India Data. Netherlands, India: WageIndicator Report June 2012. (EN)

 

Summary:

Report on Gender Pay Gap in India is based on the preliminary findings of Paycheck India Salary Data. The report aims at quantifying the magnitude of gender-based disparities that women face in the organized sector of the Indian labour market, and track their progress over time. The extent of the gender pay gap is measured on various parameters such as age, educational qualifications, industry, work experience, designation, type of contract, level of skill, marital status, etc.