The push for salary transparency is emerging as a pivotal movement, gaining momentum across the U.S. as states introduce laws and many Americans consume “how much do you make” content on social media.

As of 2024, women in the United States still earn only 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, with pay disparities affecting over 90% of occupations, including those predominantly held by women.

Hayley Bakker is the Head of Customer Journey & Digital Enablement at beqom, which supports pay equity with data-driven software. The EU Pay Transparency Directive, formally adopted in 2023, is a ...