Careers Slideshow: IT Gender Gap Persists in Pay, Executive Promotions

IT Gender Gap Persists in Pay, Executive Promotions

38 percent of female respondents say they feel they're paid less than males with the same skills/experience, up from 34 percent in 2008.

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39 percent of female respondents feel men have more opportunities to advance within their organizations, up from 26 percent in 2008.

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How do men feel?Not surprisingly, quite differently: 84 percent of male respondents say both genders are paid the same for the same qualifications, and 77 percent believe career advancement is equal.

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24 percent of female respondents say they make $50,000 or more, compared to 45 percent of male respondents.

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3 percent of female respondents make $100,000 or more, compared to 10 percent of male respondents.

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40 percent of female respondents make $35,000 or less, compared to 24 percent of male respondents.

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21 percent of female respondents report holding a management position, compared to 30 percent of male respondents.

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49 percent of female respondents say they're in clerical/administration roles, compared to 25 percent of men.

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Top reasons for disparities in pay and career advancement (percent of female respondents):Not "schmoozing with management" as much as men (35 percent)Management favoring men in general (22 percent)Men tend to be with the company longer (16 percent)

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What bothers men most about women co-workers?They gossip too much, and are too emotional or sensitive.

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What bothers women most about male co-workers?They're arrogant, make inappropriate comments and don't take female co-workers seriously enough.