10 Questions
What is the average percentage of what an average American man earns that an average American woman earns, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?
83%
Which industry has the worst pay disparity between men and women, according to Payscale?
The legal profession
What is the average percentage of what an average American man earns that an average American woman earns in the arts, entertainment, and sports industry?
96%
What is the role of sport management professionals in addressing the gender pay gap in sports?
To enact meaningful change by directly improving the salary of female athletes and advocating for women's equity in sports.
What is the common reality among the five popular American sports examined in terms of compensation and benefits?
Female athletes consistently make less than men.
What is the approximate percentage difference in average compensation between male and female athletes in basketball?
around 99%
Which sport has made progress in increasing equal pay between male and female players, with all four major tournaments offering equal prize money?
tennis
Who was the top-paid female athlete in 2022, according to Forbes, and what was her earning?
Naomi Osaka, $51.1 million
What is the difference in earnings between the highest-paid male athlete and the highest-paid female athlete in 2012?
around 103%
Which sport has the smallest pay gap between male and female players, according to the average compensation data?
tennis
Study Notes
The Gender Pay Gap in the US
- The average American woman earns 83% of what an average American man earns, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- The pay gap has remained between 80% and 84% since 2004.
Industry Variations in the Gender Pay Gap
- The legal profession has the worst pay gap, with women earning 61% of what men earn.
- The arts, entertainment, and sports industry has a pay gap of 96%, above the average.
The Gender Pay Gap in Sports
- Female athletes consistently earn less than male athletes across various sports.
- The average salary of male athletes is higher than that of female athletes in basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis.
Athlete Compensation by Gender
- Basketball: Men ($10,776,383) vs. Women ($113,295)
- Golf: Men ($1,042,917) vs. Women ($346,360)
- Soccer: Men ($471,279) vs. Women ($54,000)
- Tennis: Men ($1,589,024) vs. Women ($1,039,141)
Top-Paid Athletes by Gender
- In 2012, the top-paid female athlete (Maria Sharapova) earned 43% less than the top-paid male athlete (Floyd Mayweather).
- In 2022, the top-paid female athlete (Naomi Osaka) earned 13% less than the top-paid male athlete (Lionel Messi).
Progress in Tennis
- Tennis has made moves to increase equal pay, with all four major tennis tournaments offering equal prize money.
- In 2023, the top ten highest-paid women were all tennis players.
Test your knowledge on the pay gap between men and women in the US, including statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and how it varies by industry. Learn about the legal profession and arts, entertainment, and sports industries. Is the gap closing?
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