It’s no secret that the technology sector is male dominated, but there are some areas of the industry that need more work than others to increase diversity.

SurePayroll and design agency Ghergich teamed up to create the infographic below, which reveals gender biases, job placements, job satisfaction, college degrees, and more. It also looks at the benefits of technology companies hiring more women in tech positions.

The graphic delves into the world of women in technology in the US, by looking at the decline in tech positions held by women, the challenges women in the industry face and how organisations can help women make more of an impact in the tech sector.

In the UK women currently make up 17% of the IT industry, a figure which has been decreasing steadily overtime. See below for an overview of that the IT sector looks like for women working the industry in the US.