Job choice for women in El Salvador depends on more than just pay.

A World Bank study found that for women in El Salvador, factors like job security and good working conditions matter more than salary. This means employers looking to attract female workers need to focus on more than just wages.

For years, development programs assumed that offering higher pay was the main way to get women into the workforce. This research shows that assumption is incomplete. It means companies and aid organizations need to rethink their strategies for job creation and recruitment if they want to effectively support women's economic participation.