A Look at the Average Retirement Age for Men and Women in 2024
In spite of earning less than their male counterparts, American women retire earlier on average, according to recent data. While women face a gender-related wage gap, earning just 82% of what men earn in similar roles, statistics show that they retire around two years earlier than men. Analysis from the US Census Bureau reveals that the average retirement age for women in 2016 was 63, compared to 65 for men. Forbes reports that as of …