Frontline pay gaps in Canada, the UK, and the US can't be ignored

In Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, national gender pay gaps remain striking: on average, women make 16.1% less than men in Canada, 13.5% less in the UK, and 16.4% less in the US.¹ But these numbers tell only part of the story. Our data show that frontline employees² — often the essential backbone of industries — face significant and under-addressed pay disparities. This analysis highlights inequities experienced by frontline employees³ that are shaped by gender, childcaring responsibilities, and region, and provides actions HR professionals can take to address them.

How to cite:  Smith, E., Gutierrez, L., & Van Bommel, T. (2025). Frontline pay gaps in Canada, the UK, and the US can't be ignored. Catalyst.