A 2026 analysis by Business.com found that women working full-time in the United States earn less than men, with Texas cities accounting for nine of the top 50 largest gender pay gaps, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey covering 170 cities, all 50 states, and 553 occupations.
The study reported that women nationwide earn 17 percent less than men, with some cities and professions showing gaps exceeding 30 percent.
Frisco, a suburb of Dallas, recorded the second-largest gender pay gap among the cities analyzed. Median annual earnings for men in Frisco reached $121,907, compared with $80,870 for women, a difference of $41,037.
Frisco hosts several major sports and corporate facilities, including the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, the PGA of America, FC Dallas, the Frisco RoughRiders, and a Dallas Stars training facility. The city also houses corporate offices such as Public Storage and McAfee.
Other North Texas cities also ranked among the highest pay gaps. McKinney placed fourth with a difference of $30,084 between men’s and women’s median earnings, while Plano ranked fifth with a gap of $29,587.
