Everybody knows that on average, women earn less than men, but have you ever wondered how the pay gap fluctuates between industries?
FreshBooks, the No. 1 small business accounting software that makes billing painless — surveyed self-employed women about their experiences to compile the 2018 Women in the Independent Workforce Report.
Here are some highlights of key findings by industry:
• Self-employed women in construction earn 38% less than men (compared to traditionally-employed women in construction earn 2% less than their male peers)
• Women make up 80% of healthcare – but are paid 35% less
• There are only 2 industries where women earn more than men. They’re paid 24% more in I.T. and 29% more in marketing and communications. In education, they break even.
AVERAGE SALARIES BY INDUSTRY
(Based on annual median revenue of self-employed individuals with 5 clients or less)
Arts & Entertainment
Men: $13,298
Women: $12,844
Construction & Trades
Men: $29,921
Women: $18,648
Creative Professionals
Men: $12,185
Women: $11,497
Health & Wellness
Men: $25,599
Women: $16,658
Education
Men: $17,186
Women: $17,165
Information Technology & Support
Men: $20,601
Women: $25,449
Legal
Men: $36,671
Women: $19,827
Marketing, Communications & Media
Men: $17,602
Women: $22,639
