Do you suffer from a wage gap?

Six Figure Salary Coach

May 23,2019 at 2:17PM UTC

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I'm curious how many out there are aware of a wage gap in their current position (ie are you being paid less than your male peers).

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Jessie D'Amato FordMay 23,2019 at 3:34PM UTC
I wish I knew to be honest. But my job is so unique of a role, I worry there isn't a good enough comparison.
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Six Figure Salary CoachMay 23,2019 at 4:01PM UTC
What role do you have??
I hear you! My role is unique as we. It's hard to compare but I feel there is a gap.
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Mac LaneMay 23,2019 at 4:13PM UTC
yes
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Six Figure Salary CoachMay 23,2019 at 7:37PM UTC
What do you think the gap is?
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BeaBoss804094May 26,2019 at 4:59PM UTC
Yes
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Maggie BMay 29,2019 at 7:01PM UTC
In a previous role, I was getting paid $55k a year. When I left the company, they hired on my replacement at $80k a year. For that money, I might've stayed.
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Six Figure Salary CoachMay 29,2019 at 9:21PM UTC
Why do you think that Gap existed? Like, what did you are replacement have that you didn't?... If anything LOL
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Maggie BMay 30,2019 at 6:54PM UTC
I was brought in as a contractor to a team that didn't have a huge budget. As the company stagnated, the budget of the company didn't grow. I took on more responsibilities as the role grew to fill the space left by a Reduction in Force, but my pay didn't rise to match that. I think partially the gap was due to me not bringing up the issue, partly to a budget hold, and partly because I am a woman working in IT.
I don't understand the hiring of a replacement at that much higher of a rate, and the role is open to this day.
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Six Figure Salary CoachMay 31,2019 at 12:52AM UTC
I totally don't understand that either. Something is off!
Hahhaha you should reapply HHHaha
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Robyn WickMay 30,2019 at 8:23PM UTC
I work in higher ed and see more of a wage gap there between internal promotions and external hires. If they were to have to replace me, they would have to pay someone more than they pay me. Because I've been promoted up through the ranks, my increases have been relatively small. At times, this has been frustrating, but ultimately I make a decent salary, have great benefits, and a job I love.
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Six Figure Salary CoachMay 31,2019 at 12:53AM UTC
Interesting. Is it a unionized environment?
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Robyn WickMay 31,2019 at 1:27PM UTC
My role isn't. We have three employee categories: union, civil service, professional & administrative (salaried, year to year contracts). I'm P&A, which most managerial roles tend to be here.
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Six Figure Salary CoachJune 1,2019 at 9:57PM UTC
Would you ever consider asking for raise? I know you love your job (massive bonus) and have a good salary, but if you feel there is a gap have you ever thought about requesting more?
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Robyn WickJune 3,2019 at 1:03PM UTC
Yes, I've definitely thought about this - especially as we talk development and next steps. I'm working on an additional certification and a professional development plan. We don't get raises like corporate orgs - basically a 2% cost of living each year. That being said, my benefits are so much better than most corporate jobs that I have to weigh that as well.
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Six Figure Salary CoachJune 3,2019 at 3:08PM UTC
That's awesome! It is a very liberating experience to ask for a raise! I hear what you're saying about enjoying your job and the fringe benefits. But as ladies also need to drive up our salary! A lot of things are based on our eligible earnings and so that is something that we need to drive up.
I'm not sure if you're interested but I am actually launching a new free series to Define value as it relates to requesting a job increase. It should be done later this week but if you are interested in sharing your email address with me I can send you the details. I think it would be super valuable for you to prepare for asking for a pay increase. It will outline all of your professional and personal development and contributions. It will help you request more money with confidence and irrefutable facts.
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