LatestCorporate Compliance 28 October 2026
Victoria's Secret Wage Gap Exposes Global Exploitation
India’s legal minimum wage is just 31% of a living wage and Bangladesh’s about 37%. In Victoria’s Secret’s supply chain, workers earn wages that are roughly 3% of the product’s retail price, exposing a huge gap between consumer costs and the paltry pay for garment makers.
The report highlights the stark pay disparity in the Victoria’s Secret supply chain.
- India’s legal minimum wage covers only about 31% of a true living wage.
- Bangladesh’s minimum wage is roughly 37% of a living wage.
- Workers in both countries receive wages that amount to just ~3% of the final retail price of the garments.
These figures reveal how the brand’s high retail prices mask the minimal compensation paid to the labor force that creates the products. Read the full story.
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