A report by Fim-Cisl, the metalworking union affiliated with Cisl, documents a gender pay gap of approximately 13% in the Italian metalworking industry. According to the data, women in the sector earn on average 13.44% less than men in gross annual salary. In concrete terms, women earn around 38,313 euros per year compared to 44,260 euros for men. The report also notes that women represent less than 20% of the sector's workforce. The study further highlights that, when considering total compensation including additional benefits, the gap widens to 19.23%. The report also points to a significant pay spread between different job levels in the sector, particularly between blue-collar workers and managers.