The gender wage gap refers to the disparity in earnings between men and women for the same or similar work, often influenced by factors such as unequal access to opportunities, occupational segregation, and biases in hiring and promotions. Addressing this gap is essential for workplace equality, fair compensation practices, and long-term employee retention.

In external workforce management, the gender wage gap can impact contract workers, gig employees, and blue-collar workforce, where wage disparities are more pronounced. Organizations can bridge this gap by implementing transparent pay structures, compliance-driven wage policies, and equitable performance-based incentives, ensuring fair compensation regardless of gender.