Italian metalworking sector gender pay gap stays near 20% despite new report

A new Fim Cisl report covering 1,104 metalworking firms and 387,621 employees shows that women in Italy's metalworking industry still earn significantly less than men. The average gross annual wage for male workers is €44,260, compared with €38,313 for female workers – a base‑salary gap of 13.44%. When overtime, bonuses, extra‑shift pay and benefits are included, the disparity widens to almost 20%, reaching 19.94%.

The study attributes the gap to higher part‑time work among women, unequal shift allocation and lower female representation in roles that earn extra pay. The findings will be presented at a press conference in Teramo on 27 July 2024, where Fim Cisl secretary‑general Ferdinando Uliano will discuss results for the 2024‑2025 reporting period and highlight ongoing challenges for wage equality and career advancement in the sector.