2023 U.S. gender wage gap widens to 83% for women vs. men, primarily due to uneven recovery in low-wage sectors.

In 2023, the U.S. gender wage gap widened for the first time in 20 years, with women earning 83 cents for every dollar men make, down from 84 cents in 2022. This shift stems largely from the uneven recovery in low-wage sectors, like hospitality and caretaking, where many women returned to work post-pandemic. The report highlights varied impacts on different demographic groups, with Hispanic women's wage gap narrowing slightly, while Black and Asian women's gaps increased.