The Queer Wage Gap: An Economic Gut Punch We Can't Ignore

I Know I Can Not, as an Uemployed Trans-Woman……

Raw data meets harsh reality: Why your identity still affects your paycheck

Let's cut the crap and talk about money. If you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you're probably making less than your straight, cisgender colleagues—and the numbers are damn infuriating.

The wage gap isn't some abstract concept floating around academic papers. It's real money missing from real people's bank accounts every single payday. It's the difference between financial security and constant stress. And for some in our community, especially trans folks and those with multiple marginalized identities, it's a fucking economic crisis hiding in plain sight.

Let's dive into what the research actually tells us, why it matters to your everyday life, and what we can actually do about this persistent bullshit.

The Raw Numbers: How Much Less Are We Really Making?

The headline figure …