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elcheapo's observation reflects recent reports on this subject. Individual anecdotes aside, single never married women without children make more money on average than their male counterparts. The reasons behind this are open to debate and I'm happy to entertain alternate explanations.

As far as personal anecdotes go, a working mom in my family makes more than any other person at her level in the company where she works. Everyone has a personal story they can relate, but I believe the differences amongst working women is telling.