Skip to main content

The migrant pay gap: Understanding wage differences between migrants and nationals

This report analyses how migrant wages have evolved in 49 countries before the COVID-19 pandemic. It details the difficulties faced by migrants in receiving the same pay as nationals. It examines gender discrimination affecting women migrants and the difficulties migrants have in getting a job that corresponds to their level of education. It also includes first indications of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on migrant workers.

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
All
Source / Publisher
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
6
7
Cross Cutting Theme
Human rights
Gender-responsive
Keywords
Gender
Status
Published

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).