August 27, 2025|
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|3 months agoMarriage Penalty: Swiss Mothers Face 21% Wage Gap
Government report reveals married mothers earn significantly less than fathers, with gap widening to 21% compared to just 1.3% for single workers.
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- Married mothers in Switzerland face a 21% wage gap compared to fathers
- Single workers experience only a 1.3% wage gap
- Age increases wage discrimination, with women over 50 facing 20% gap
By The Numbers
16%
wage gap between married women and men
7%
wage gap for married women under 29
1.9%
wage gap between single women and men without children
They Said
"The difference is even greater when married women have children"