Equal treatment

This section provides information on the topics of equal pay and pay transparency.

Rules governing equal pay for men and women

The Transparency in Wage Structures Act (EntgTranspG) entered into force on 6 July 2017.

The aim is to support women (and men) in better asserting their right to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. The unadjusted gender pay gap in Germany is 18% (2021). Beyond active working life, the gender pay gap leads, on average, to lower pensions for women compared with men (gender pension gap [49%, 2019 Source: Gleichstellungsatlas [Equality Atlas]).

For detailed information on the Transparency in Wage Structures Act, see Employment of workers in other Member States (posting of workers, rules on the freedom to provide services, residence requirements for workers).

• Act to promote Transparency in Wage Structures among Women and Men

• Transparency in Wage Structures Act

These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.

• EURES: European network of employment services
• Office for the Equal Treatment of EU Workers (EU-GS)