Remuneration Marriage costs German women 20% of their wages, study finds So-called “husband tax” means female workers are losing out after tying the knot iStock.com/szakalikus Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Monday 17 March 2025 German women experience a 20% drop in pay after they marry, regardless of whether they have children, according to a new study that highlights the importance of greater pay transparency. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination German firms not required to pay “to the top” for gender pay gaps Private Practice Leaders EU pay transparency is not an issue for just HR to solve Data Protection Key takeaways from German court’s union email access ruling Wellbeing Germany’s draft law recognises “psychological impact” of miscarriage