Young women lose out on more than £5,000 a year compared with young men because they are “funnelled” into low-paid jobs, researchers warned today.
The Young Women’s Trust said analysis shows pay inequality exists from the start of working life.
The median salary for a young man aged between 22 and 29 is £29,268, compared with £24,188 for a young woman, according to the ONS’ Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings.