THE INFLUENCE OF AGE AND TYPE OF JOB ON GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PAY EXPECTATIONS

This study examined the extent to which gender and type of job influen ced pay expectations in elementary school, secondary school, and colle ge students. Participants were presented with a list of 12 jobs evenly divided between primarily female, primarily male, and gender neutral occupations. Using a relative rating scale, participants were asked to indicate how much they should make if they were in the occupation. A significant interaction was found between type of job and gender for p ay expectations. Suggestions for using this information in applied set tings are provided.