Hispanic / Latinx

As the employment landscape continues to evolve, bilingual workers have never been in a better place and better time to take advantage of their multi-language skills. Here are some tips on how to market them.

Communities of color face significant barriers in accumulating wealth, stemming from factors such as discriminatory practices, limited access to affordable higher education, and restricted economic opportunities. If our communities aim to prosper, we must change the way we spend, invest, acquire, and even think about money.

The National Women’s Law Center reported that Hispanic women receive the lowest earnings of any group, a mere average of $0.55 for every dollar paid to white men for doing the same job. If the pay gap issue is not addressed soon, it could take another 185 years for Latina women to earn the same amount their white male counterparts earn. Knowing your worth and addressing your income expectations upfront can significantly aid your career trajectory and earning potential. Here are some helpful strategies on how to negotiate salary, as a Latina.