By Daily Mail Reporter
Published: 01:23 BST, 4 April 2019 | Updated: 01:23 BST, 4 April 2019
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Women graduates expect to earn almost £4,000 less than men in their first job, a survey has found.
The expected pay gap rises to almost £12,000 when men and women were asked about their anticipated earnings five years into their careers.
The findings show that gender pay gap expectations are ingrained in young women entering the workforce, the organisation Bright Network said.
While females had an expected starting salary of £25,900, males felt they were likely to earn £29,700 in their first job after graduating.
A new study has found that female graduates expect to receive a salary of £25,900 after graduation - £4,000 less than their male counterparts (file photo)
The discrepancy was expected to continue further into their working lives, with women expecting to earn £42,400 five years into their jobs, but men expecting £54,200.
While only 1% of women named their gender as the biggest barrier to pursuing any career path they wish, the survey found that just
