A study by Office Freedom highlights the persistent gender pay gap among recent graduates, with male graduates earning significantly more than female graduates. It shows that while 20% of male graduates earn over £39,000, only 12% of female graduates do so. The majority, 57% of female graduates, earn below £30,000, compared to 44% of men. Despite the overall economic outlook showing average salaries of £37,000, many graduates enter jobs below this figure, facing pressures from tuition fees and living costs, especially affecting women's earnings.
"Students have an extraordinary number of pressures on them today. With increasing tuition fees, rising costs of living, and stagnant wages after education all make university education less and less appealing."
"Many graduates will be leaving full-time education, earning less than they may hope, with female graduates earning less on average than their male counterparts. More needs to be done to ensure all graduates have equal opportunities to earn a fair market rate, regardless of their gender."
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