The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society.
Motherhood Wage Gap for Indigenous Mothers
Mothers who work outside the home full-time, year-round typically make 74 cents for every dollar paid to fathers. Nationwide, Indigenous mothers working full-time, year-round are paid just 50 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic fathers. When part time workers are included, Indigenous mothers are paid just 41 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic fathers. The wage gap for Native American mothers varies widely by state, see the breakdown here.


