Gender Wage Gap in Georgia – Where is the Situation Most Severe?

In Georgia, the wage gap between women and men remains significant. According to the National Statistics Office data for the 4th quarter of 2024, the average monthly salary for women is GEL 1,779, while for men, it stands at GEL 2,654. This means women earn approximately 33% less than men on average.

A detailed review of sector-specific data reveals particularly large disparities in the financial and insurance sector, where men’s average monthly salary reaches GEL 4,703, and women’s pay is 42% lower. This clearly indicates that high-paying and managerial positions in this sector remain predominantly occupied by men.

In the information and communication sector, men’s average salary is GEL 4,640, while women earn 43% less. This disparity highlights the prevalent gender inequality within the tech sector. The sector, characterized by technical skills and high pay, continues to have low female representation, making the wage gap especially evident.

In the manufacturing sector, men’s average salary amounts to GEL 2,595, with women earning 41% less. Such a gap strongly signals that women’s access to highly paid positions within manufacturing remains restricted.

The construction sector also displays a significant gap, with men’s average salary at GEL 3,521 and women earning 30% less. Traditionally viewed as a male-dominated field, construction directly impacts both the representation and wages of women.

Even in healthcare, where men’s average salary is GEL 2,450, women earn 34% less. This indicates that, despite a high level of female employment in the sector, senior and managerial roles predominantly go to men.

Meanwhile, in the education sector, men’s average salary stands at GEL 1,444, with women earning only 3% less. Despite the smaller gap here, salaries for both genders remain low, reflecting broader challenges within the education system.

Therefore, the wage disparity in Georgia continues to pose a significant challenge. Overcoming this requires targeted policies that promote equal employment opportunities and remove cultural barriers that hinder women’s full participation in the labor market.