A study found that migrants in Germany earn approximately 20% less than native-born workers. This wage gap, measuring 19.6% for first-generation migrants, is mainly due to restricted access to lucrative sectors rather than unfair pay for the same roles. The wage gap for second-generation migrants is 7.7%, significantly above the 5.7% international average. Among first-generation migrants, the largest disparities are seen in Spain and Canada. In contrast, countries like Sweden and Canada show faster progress in closing these gaps, particularly amongst their second-generation migrants.
Migrants living in Germany earn nearly 20% less than native-born workers, mainly due to limited access to higher-paying sectors and roles.
The wage gap for first-generation migrants in Germany stands at 19.6%, with three-quarters attributed to restricted access rather than unequal pay for identical work.
The wage gap for second-generation migrants in Germany averages 7.7%, significantly higher than the 5.7% international average, indicating persistent disadvantage.
Countries like Canada and Sweden are closing migrant wage gaps faster, with Canada reporting just a 1.9% wage gap for second-generation migrants.
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