STEM Equity Monitor

Workforce data

STEM skills are important in many industries and roles.

This data looks at representation of women and people from diverse groups across the STEM workforce, including in leadership positions. You can also find data on the gender pay gap and gender equity policies.

See highlights on STEM equity in the workforce

Proportion of STEM-qualified industry employees and STEM-qualified occupations, 2025. Donut chart shows women 16% of STEM-qualified occupations employees, women 31% of STEM-qualified industry employees. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2026; Workplace Gender Equality Agency 2026.
Representation of women in leadership positions in STEM-qualified industries, 2025. Pie charts show 13% CEO level, 27% senior management level. Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency 2026.
Number of First Nations people in STEM occupations, over time, from 2018-19 to 2022-23. Chart shows approximately 21,000 people in 2018-19 to approximately 25,000 people in 2022-23. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2026.
Gender pay gap in industries compared to STEM industries, 2025. Infographic shows all industries pay gap of 21% or $28,356 p.a., all STEM industries pay gap of 16% or $29,066 p.a. Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency 2026.
Women in teaching and research workforce in STEM fields by headcount, 2024. Infographic shows 22% Level E, 34% overall. Source: Department of Education 2026.
Number of people from a non-English speaking background in STEM occupations, over time, from 2018-19 to 2022-23. Chart shows approximately 300,000 people in 2018-19 to approximately 375,000 people in 2022-23. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2026.

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