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Immigrants in Europe and North America earn 18% less than natives - here's why

July 16, 2025

Andrew Penner, UC Irvine sociology, and coauthors explain in this piece for The Conversation, July 16, 2025

Expert finds access to high-paying jobs - not unequal pay for the same job - is the biggest driver of immigrant wage gaps

July 16, 2025

Andrew Penner, sociology, Phys.org, July 16, 2025

Author and scholar Irene Vega discusses her book 'Bordering on Indifference'

July 16, 2025

Irene Vega, sociology, NPR - Morning Edition, July 16, 2025 (Audio)

Study: Immigrant workers in Europe and North America earn 18 percent less than native-born workers, lack access to higher-paying industries, occupations and companies

July 16, 2025

Multi-university study examines pay differences for first- and second-generation immigrant workers across nine countries

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