In honor of the first week of Women's History Month, it's time to tackle one of the biggest issues for women - pay equity.
On average, women earn 82% of what men earn for the same role in the U.S. This number has pretty much stayed the same for the past 20 years.
The disparities in pay get even larger when you look at what women of color make versus white men. Black women earn 70% as much as white men, Hispanic women earn 65%, and Asian women earn 93%.
So, how do you know if you're being paid fairly? Follow these tips below ⤵️
Do your research
Websites like Glassdoor and Payscale can help you get a better sense of aggregate ranges that people in your position tend to make. Now, take into account that sports pays significantly less than most other industries and your location will also dictate where you fall in that range. However, this can help you get a good idea as to whether you're even in the range at all.
Ask men what they make
In the spirit of salary transparency, we need to be having more open conversations about what we make. So, start that conversation! Ask men in your organization at your seniority level what they make. Ask your male friends in other sports companies at similar levels what they make. Use that to judge whether you're being underpaid for having the same qualifications and experience.
Look at job descriptions with pay ranges
A few states/cities like New York City, California, Washington, and Colorado now require salary ranges to be posted on all job descriptions. If you work in one of those states, look at the salary ranges they are posting. Are you within that range? Or maybe you're at the lower end when you should be higher? If you don't work in one of these states, look at the job descriptions from these states anyway. Take into account the location and cost of living. If you live somewhere that may be more expensive as far as cost of living like Boston or Washington DC, look at New York and California job descriptions to compare. If you live in Texas or Arizona, maybe look at Colorado's ranges. Be strategic but use this information to your advantage.
Seek guidance from a mentor or career coach
Find someone who has done this before and ask them how. They will help guide you through figuring out if you're being fairly, and how to effectively negotiate your pay, Start with one of our female career coaches to help you get personalized guidance based on your unique situation ⤵️
Remember, every workplace is unique, so adapt these tips to fit your specific circumstances. It's essential to approach discussions about pay equity with professionalism and a focus on your value to the organization.
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