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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dad's $61k 'salary' shows just how undervalued parenting still is
How much is fatherhood worth? According to 2025 Father's Day Index, the average American dad performs nearly $61,000 worth of unpaid labor each year. That estimate is based on an analysis of 17 household tasks using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. This symbolic 'salary' includes common caregiving contributions: lawn care, homework help, cooking, tech support, and more. Each task is matched to a corresponding paid job title—like landscaper, cook, or IT manager—and calculated based on estimated hours worked per week. The index is designed to highlight the economic value of caregiving, often performed invisibly and without pay. In 2025, the value of that unpaid work rose by 5.2%—growing even faster than the average U.S. wage growth of 3.9% as reported in the June 2025 BLS jobs report. While $61,000 may sound significant, comparable Mother's Day Index valued moms' unpaid labor at more than $145,000 this year. Same methodology. Same data source. More than double the value. That stark gap tells a broader story: domestic labor in the U.S. remains deeply gendered. Even in households where dads contribute significantly, studies consistently show that moms still carry the bulk of the mental load, emotional labor, and day-to-day caregiving. And while dads often get praise for showing up, moms are expected to do it all—without recognition, let alone compensation. Related: How much is a mother's work worth? $140,315, study shows Though no one's cutting a paycheck for parenting, the Father's Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, replacing the full scope of their labor would be both emotionally and financially overwhelming. That's why life insurance matters. According to the Insurance Barometer Study, 63% of dads report having life insurance, but 40% say it's not enough. Cost is often cited as a barrier. Yet LIMRA data shows that most Americans overestimate the price of term life insurance—believing it costs 3x more than it actually does. For example, a $500,000 policy for a healthy 35-year-old might run less than $45/month, based on LIMRA's 2024 averages. That's a small price to pay for a safety net that reflects the true value of parenting labor. While many dads are underinsured, even fewer moms—especially stay-at-home mothers—have life insurance. That gap has real consequences. If something were to happen, the emotional toll would be immeasurable—and so would the financial one. Replacing the full range of caregiving, household management, and emotional support a mother provides would come at a steep cost. We need dads to keep stepping up. But we also need systems that catch up to the realities of modern caregiving. That means recognizing parenting as essential work and supporting it with real is work. It's time our systems caught up. The Father's Day Index helps shine a light on a bigger truth: most caregiving is still unpaid, unsupported, and under-recognized. Real recognition for caregiving would look like: Paid parental leave Affordable childcare Flexible work environments Financial and social recognition for all caregivers, regardless of gender Until then, we'll keep naming the value of this work—because visibility is the first step toward change. Parenting is essential labor, and it's time our systems treated it that way. Related: Managing caregiving and work isn't a woman's issue—it's a human issue Sources: Employment Situation Summary. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Situation Summary. Mother's Day Index 2025. Mother's Day Index 2025: Mom's annual salary climbs 4%, now more than $145,000. Father's Day Index 2025. Father's Day Index 2025: Dad's salary jumps more than 5% to nearly $61,000. Consumers Overestimate Cost of Life Insurance. LIMRA. Consumers Overestimate Cost of Life Insurance By Nearly Three Times. U.S. Life Insurance Need Gap Grows in 2024. LIMRA. U.S. Life Insurance Need Gap Grows in 2024.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Much Would A Mom Make A Year If Paid For Home Responsibilities? Here's The Six-Figure Answer
An annual report shows that the unpaid work mothers do in the home and around could be worth the equivalent of a six-figure salary. Here's the details. Mom's Unpaid Work: This Mother's Day might be the perfect time to buy a gift or make something for a mom or mother figure to show how much they're appreciated, especially for the work they've done over the years that goes unpaid. A stay-at-home mom could earn the equivalent of an annual survey of $145,235 according to the annual Mother's Day Index. The 2025 salary figure is up 4% from last year. "Stay-at-home mothers juggle multiple jobs behind the scenes without compensation," Managing Editor Nupur Gambhir said. "The Mother's Day Index is our way of recognizing some of the economic value of caregivers – their extraordinary workload would easily earn them six figures in the job market." Don't Miss: Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary called Missing Ring his biggest mistake — don't repeat history — invest in RYSE at just $1.90/share. Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Here's How You Can Invest In Multiple Pre-IPO AI Startups With Just $1,000. The annual survey uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and hourly rates to come up with the salary based on the number of hours a mother typically performs each task. Salary Breakdown: The Mother's Day Index highlights over a dozen jobs that a mom does each week. Many of these jobs saw rises in their average hourly rate over the last year, helping to boost the amount of money a mom should be paid. Here is the breakdown of how many hours and how much a mom would earn for each of the tracked job duties. Accountant/Auditor: 0.5 hours per week, $1,169 annual wage Baker: 3 hours per week, $435 annual wage Chauffeurs: 9 hours per week, $8,794 annual wage Childcare Worker: 40 hours per week, $33,134 annual wage Cook: 14 hours per week, $12,478 annual wage Elementary School Teacher: 20 hours per week, $24,156 annual wage Hairdresser: 0.5 hours per week, $543 annual wage Judge: 3 hours per week, $10,320 annual wage Landscaping: 1 hour per week, $1,022 annual wage Laundry Workers: 4 hours per week, $3,268 annual wage Licensed Nurse: 2 hours per week, $740 annual wage Maids/Housekeeping: 10 hours per week, $9,043 annual wage Meeting & Convention: 8 hours per week, $2,003 annual wage Mental Health Counselor: 5 hours per week, $5,584 annual wage Social Service Specialist: 40 hours per week, $13,459 annual wage Other Designers: 5 hours per week, $1,500 annual wage Other Teachers: 10 hours per week, $13,768 annual wage Personal Care Aides: 3 hours per week, $2,624 annual wage Private Detective: 5 hours per week, $1,186 annual wage Add it all up and it's a total of 183 hours per week on average and the equivalent to an annual salary of $145,235. Not bad for a role that's mostly unpaid for. Note that not all the job duties above are for all 52 weeks of the year and are based on averages. The roles of chauffeur, childcare worker, cook, hairdresser, judge, landscaping, laundry, maid and personal care aide are all based on 50 weeks or more in a year, showing the non-stop demand for a mother's work. Some of these jobs and unpaid duties also come on top of full-time jobs for moms. The Mother's Day Index 2025 shows how thankful people should be for their moms or people doing the daily and weekly duties listed above. Read Next: Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal: Invest in Cytonics and help disrupt a $390B Big Pharma stronghold. 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.30/share with a $1000 minimum. Send To MSN: Send to MSN Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article How Much Would A Mom Make A Year If Paid For Home Responsibilities? Here's The Six-Figure Answer originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Insure.com's 2025 Mother's Day Index: Mom's Salary Hits $145,235
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- a trusted source for expert insurance insights, has released its 15th annual Mother's Day Index, which finds that the unpaid work mothers typically perform at home would command an annual salary of $145,235 — a 4% increase from last year. What's a mom worth in 2025? According to Mother's Day Index, her unpaid work would earn $145K a year. Share 'Stay-at-home mothers juggle multiple jobs behind the scenes without compensation,' says Nupur Gambhir, a licensed life insurance agent and the managing editor at 'The Mother's Day Index is our way of recognizing some of the economic value of caregivers — their extraordinary workload would easily earn them six figures in the job market.' To compile the Mother's Day Index, the editorial team uses U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage information to assign an hourly rate to jobs primary caregivers typically perform around the home, such as cooking meals, helping with homework and providing emotional support. The team then estimates the number of hours each task requires and calculates an annual salary. Highlights from the 2025 Index show significant increases in compensation across several caregiving and household-related professions: Mental health counselors: 11% Community service specialists: 8% Laundry workers: 7% Bakers: 6% Gambhir is available for interviews about the Mother's Day Index or to answer consumer questions about life insurance. About is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information and tools to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs. is a member of the company's expert research and publishing division. For 35 years, has served as a comprehensive consumer resource for insurance information, offering expert advice, articles, news, and tools about car, home, health, and life insurance. Consumers have access to free insurance quotes and guidance on finding the right insurance policy, saving money and solving claims problems.
