expression, noun
wage differential; wage gap
Refers to the difference in wages between groups, such as by gender, region, or industry. Often used in economic and social discussions.
男女間の賃金の格差は依然として大きい。
The wage gap between men and women is still large.
この調査は業種別の賃金の格差を分析している。
This survey analyzes wage differentials by industry.
Compound of 賃金 (wages) + の (possessive particle) + 格差 (gap/differential). The term is a straightforward modern construction.