Compensation as a Tool: Addressing Gender Inequality Among Women IT Professionals

In male-dominated industries such as IT, women often face invisible barriers and glass ceilings that result in lower wages and difficulties in advancing their careers. The study utilizes a large dataset to examine the relationship between gender inequality, pay satisfaction, and turnover intention. The results indicate that compensation has a significant moderating effect by enhancing pay satisfaction in the presence of gender inequality and decreasing turnover intentions. This implies that money remedy can help reduce gender inequalities and enhance employee retention.