CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte’s economy is busting at the seams; however, there is a bleak reality.
The city has the sixth-worst gender pay gap in the country, according to a new analysis from Pew Research Center.
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The national average shows women earn just 81.2% of a man’s salary.
But in Charlotte, that number drops to 79.4%, a nearly $10,000 pay difference per year.
>> In the video at the top of this page, Channel 9’s Anthony Kustura speaks with advocates about what’s causing the issue and how it’s being addressed.