The wages of women remain lower than that of men, according to INSEE figures published this week. This is also true among seniors, for women with the same professional trajectory as their male counterparts.
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What is the situation of senior women in business? The employment rate for 55-64 year olds is close to the European Union average, almost 60%, while it is more than 10 points in men. Side salary, the difference is also marked: according to theINSEEWomen have an income below almost a quarter compared to that of men in the private sector (figures 2023). It’s still a lot, but it’s less than 30 years ago: 35 %.
The differences are accentuated with age, because of course more rugged, for example by maternity and partial time. Access to training and management positions has therefore been reduced.
The wage gaps between women and men also increase with age, and they are more marked between parents: mothers have working times, and full -time equivalent wages, much lower than those of fathers. These differences are accentuated with the number of children.
“I am a senior woman and proud of her. Am I disabled? Maybe, since I am a woman and senior.”
Dominique Podesta, senior entrepreneurin franceinfo
Force Women has a network throughout France, which has accompanied, since its creation in 2005, more than 30,000 women over 45 years old. In addition to its personalized support, the association offers free online programs: To employment. Another program called “My box” is dedicated to future entrepreneurs.
The Rixain Law Imposes quotas of women at business management positions with more than 1,000 employees: 30% in March 2026 and 40% in March 2029. The path is therefore open. However, this feminization does not reach the highest spheres of companies.
