Digital Desk: In comparison to 2020, the income of Indian women freelancers has increased significantly in 2022, according to Payoneer's report 'Freelancer Income Story 2022'.
According to the report, the income of women freelancers in the country increased by 42% in 2022 compared to 2020.
The hourly average earnings were $14 per hour in 2020, which grew to $22 per hour in 2022. According to the report, the companies are increasingly looking to hire gig workers to access people with different backgrounds and skillsets.
In addition, the recent payout of $22 per hour has brought Indian women freelancers up to pace with their international counterparts in terms of earnings. According to the research, the aggregate hourly wage for men and women is now $26. In the year 2020, this was $21.
According to the survey, the gender wage disparity for freelance work has narrowed in recent years. Women now earn $22 per hour, while men get $27 per hour. Women are paid 81 percent of what males are paid. However, before 2020, the disparity was 77%, the report stated.
Surprisingly, the gender disparity in the United States is even larger, at 71%. However, pay in India is higher than the global average. This demonstrates that the work of Indian freelancers is more widely accepted around the world.
According to the survey, the freelance industry in India is dominated by those between the ages of 18 and 34. The majority of these people acquire jobs through internet platforms, with only 7% getting jobs through physical methods like recommendations.
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