The Equal Pay Day on February 13, 2025, underscores the persistent gender pay gap, with women earning 40% less than men on average.

The disparity widens for mothers, reaching 53% for those with young children.

Women often work in lower-paying sectors and face career interruptions, contributing to the gap.

Even in leadership roles, women earn 27% less than their male counterparts.

Recommendations to address this include mandatory paternity leave, wage transparency, and expanded childcare.

Despite growing awareness, 69% of Austrians believe progress on pay equality is too slow, with many calling for better education on the issue.