Women More Likely to Be Offered $100,000 Jobs Than Men

Fewer women than men apply for jobs that pay an annual salary of $100,000 or more — but those who do are more likely to get hired than their male counterparts, according to fresh data from recruiting software company iCIMS.

Less than 40% of applicants for six-figure roles on the platform were women in February, but they filled more than half the high-paying roles, the company revealed.

Research shows that women tend to hold back from applying for jobs unless they’re 100% qualified for a particular role, whereas men tend to apply for positions even where they don’t meet all ...