Study Finds Top Law Firms’ Male Partners Make 53% More Than Female Partners
The difference in average compensation for male and female partners at top U.S. law firms amounts to a 53 percent pay gap, according to a Major, Lindsey & Africa survey.
The ABA Journal summarizes the findings:
Average compensation for male partners responding to the survey was $959,000, which is 53 percent more money than the average of $627,000 paid to female partners, according to the partner compensation survey from Major, Lindsey & Africa. Average compensation for all partners was $885,000.
Most male partners don’t perceive a problem with pay differences, according the new survey.