Gender Wage Differential in Albania

Abstract

This study aims at providing a. gender-sensitive approach which determines the factors contributing to gender wage inequalities in the Albanian case, through which there is going to be provided a general picture of the situation for these years. This study is being conducted for the first time in Albania for the 2008-2012 year period. This study provides data and information about the gaps that exist in wages in Albania. Data are represented through figures and tables, which make it easier to be understood, as well as creates a clearer picture of the current situation. Conclusions and recommendations are used to address the problems that exist and to give a contribution to closing the gender wage gap that exists in Albania.