Wage Gap Numbers

Why do married men make more than everyone else?

In the late 80's, I was applying for a broker job. They asked me if I was married, I told them no, but I was getting married in September. But curious, I asked why did it matter? They say married men work harder because they have a family to support. Single guys tend to take off the rest of the month after getting a big client.
They also encouraged their brokers to buy homes, boats, and vacation homes. They wanted you hustling all month long. Earning the rent on that office.

I had the same thoughts about married men when hiring for our business. Married with children, a home with a mortgage. These factors were certainly taken into consideration.
The results speak for themselves.