Learn more about the existing pay gap in the AAUW The Simple Truth report updated in 2025
Here is a 2023 snapshot of the pay gap situation from the Institute for Development Impact. It’s improving with lots of hard work on the part of many dedicated women and organizations.
If you are a young woman applying for your first job or a woman reentering the job market, or an employee getting ready to ask for raise, you need to hone your confidence and your salary negotiation skills.
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We’d encourage you to attend one of our online Work Smart salary negotiation workshop. The workshop provides a great opportunity to build confidence and skills in negotiating a salary. There is no charge for the workshop and you’ll definitely see the results.
AAUW Work Smart is designed to help you negotiate for a new job, raise, or promotion. In every two-hour workshop you’ll gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-play and learn
- How to identify and articulate your personal value
- How to develop an arsenal of persuasive responses and other negotiation strategies, including how to get a raise or promotion
- How to conduct objective market research to benchmark a target salary and benefits
- About the wage gap, including its long-term consequences