Analisis kesenjangan upah berbasis jenis pekerjaan antara pekerja perempuan dengan anak dan tanpa anak di Indonesia: Pendekatan dekomposisi Blinder-Oaxaca

Abstract

Background: This study examines the gender wage gap between mothers and non-mothers in Indonesia, focusing on the role of job types in this gap. The study also further investigates the role of education and skill levels in the wage gap between mothers and non-mothers. Methods: This research uses a sample of 18,875 working women aged 18-49 from the SAKERNAS February 2020 dataset. The analysis is conducted on three subsamples: white-collar, blue-collar, and grey-collar workers, with a specific focus on the wage gap between mothers and non-mothers. Finding: Mothers earn lower incomes than non-mothers, regardless of their job type. However, the wage gap is more significant in white-collar and blue-collar jobs compared to grey-collar jobs. This study also finds that the wage gap between mothers and non-mothers is smaller in the grey-collar sector. Mothers with higher education and skill levels earn higher wages. Overall, this research highlights the need to address gender-based wage gaps in Indonesia, particularly in the white-collar and blue-collar sectors. Conclusion: The research findings indicate that policies aimed at promoting gender equality in the workplace can help reduce the wage gap between mothers and non-mothers.