Did you know that as of 2022, it takes a Latina 23 months to earn what a White man earns in 12 months? LCSV is working to bring awareness to this wage gap and the impact it has on our families.

Compounding this inequity, COVID-19 and the resultant economic downturn impacted a much larger number of women, and particularly Latinas, who had to leave their jobs/careers due to the lack of home support for other household members (children and elders, e.g.). On average Latinas in California lose out on $1,864,120 over a 40 year career when compared to a white man. Although in California, Latinas make 42 cents for every dollar that a White man makes, Latinas living in Silicon Valley are experiencing even more inequity as they earn 33.5 cents for every dollar that a White man earns.

If progress continues at the same rate as it has since 1985, Latinas will not reach equal pay with White non-Hispanic men for another 185 years, or until 2206.

If the wage gap were eliminated, on average, a Latina working full time, year-round

would have enough money to afford one of the following:

• More than three additional years of child care.

• More than 18 additional months of mortgage payments.

• More than two additional years and two months of rent.

• One and a half years of the maximum retirement contribution to their employer sponsored 401(k) retirement account.

• Almost 20 additional months of premiums for employer-provided health insurance.

• Pay off student loans in just over one year.