Key Takeaways
- In 2023, women comprised 28% of executive positions in Fortune 500 companies, a 3% increase from 2020
- Women held 10.6% of CEO positions in S&P 500 companies in 2023, up from 4.8% in 2017
- Globally, women represent 47% of the entry-level workforce but only 28% of managers in 2023
- Black employees held 3.2% of executive roles in U.S. companies in 2022, despite making up 13.6% of the population
- Hispanic or Latino employees occupied 8.1% of management roles in 2022, while comprising 18.9% of the labor force
- Asian employees in U.S. firms held 6.1% of executive positions despite being 7.2% of the population in 2022
- Employees with disabilities represent 12.6% of the U.S. workforce but only 5.1% of senior leadership positions in 2023
- Veterans make up 5.6% of the U.S. workforce but only 2.8% of corporate board seats in 2023
- Neurodiverse individuals (e.g., autism spectrum) comprise up to 15-20% of population but under 1% disclosed in workplaces in 2023
- The gender pay gap in the U.S. stood at 16% in 2023, with women earning 84 cents for every dollar men earned
- In tech industry, median pay for women was 89% of men's in 2023
- Black women experienced a 19% unexplained pay gap compared to white men in 2023
- 76% of employees in 2023 reported feeling a sense of belonging at work when inclusion practices were strong
- Companies with high inclusion scores saw 22% lower turnover rates in 2023 surveys
- 81% of LGBTQ+ employees in inclusive environments reported higher job satisfaction in 2023
Although change is still uneven, diversity and inclusion programs are steadily improving workplace fairness across industries in 2026.
Equity Compensation
Equity Compensation Interpretation
Gender Diversity
Gender Diversity Interpretation
Inclusion Culture
Inclusion Culture Interpretation
Other Demographics
Other Demographics Interpretation
Racial Ethnic Diversity
Racial Ethnic Diversity Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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