Think of two people doing the same kind of work. What do you personally think should be important in deciding how much to pay them? Looking at the things below, please write '1' next to the thing that you think should be most important. Then write '2' next to the thing that you think should be next most important, and '3' next to the thing that you think should be third most important. Leave the other boxes blank. D. The standard rate, giving both employees the same pay
Importance of standard pay rate for same work · Asked in 1 wave, 1989 · 1,537 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Most impt | 2nd most impt | 3rd most impt | Not chosen | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 4% | 4% | 7% | 84% | 1537 | ±3 | |
| Men | 4% | 5% | 9% | 83% | 660 | ±4 | |
| Women | 4% | 4% | 6% | 86% | 877 | ±4 |
General Social Survey 1989 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1989 | 1989-02-04 to 1989-05-01 | face to face | 1,537 | 1,537 |