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Two Palmas: Why the wage gap in Palma is growing — and what should happen now

Why Palma’s wage gap keeps widening

Palma’s income gap is driven by stable jobs, seasonal work, housing pressure and gentrification across the city.

Published: April 22, 2026
Two Palmas: Why the wage gap in Palma is growing — and what should happen now

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Why is the wage gap in Palma getting wider?

The gap is growing because Palma’s economy is very uneven from one neighbourhood to another. Areas with stable office work and higher-end services tend to pull ahead, while districts with more seasonal jobs and insecure contracts often lag behind. Housing pressure and gentrification also make the divide harder to reverse.

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