What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  ALEXANDRA OLSON, CLAIRE SAVAGE and LINLEY SANDERSMarch 26, 2026 at 08:23 AM
What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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A new AP-NORC poll reveals a significant disparity between men and women's perceptions of gender equity in the workplace, specifically regarding wages. The poll, conducted in the U.S., found that the majority of working women believe they are disadvantaged in earning competitive wages, with about 6 in 10 stating that men have more opportunities. In contrast, employed men are more divided, with roughly 4 in 10 believing men have an advantage. Equal pay emerged as a major concern for women, with approximately 3 in 10 reporting personal experience with wage discrimination due to their gender. The poll highlights a clear difference in how men and women view the issue of gender and pay in the American workforce.

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Men’s earnings are rising faster than women’s, and the gender wage gap has widened for two years in a row.

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About 4 in 10 employed men believe men have an advantage when it comes to wages.

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About 3 in 10 employed women say they have personally experienced wage discrimination because of their gender.

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About 6 in 10 employed women say men have more opportunities when it comes to earning competitive wages.

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Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages.

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