A recent TeamLease Digital report reveals a significant gender pay gap in India's tech sector, with women earning 22-30% less than men in popular roles like product manager, data scientist, and DevOps.
Even at entry-level positions, women make about 15.38% less than their male counterparts. The disparity is attributed to structural inequalities, unequal role distribution, barriers to career advancement, and negotiation gaps.
The pay gap widens with higher positions due to limited mentorship and promotion opportunities. The average overall pay gap in general tech roles is approximately 10-17%.