A Look at the Latest Statistics on Women in the Tech Industries. Only 17% of ICT specialists are women. Women in the ICT sector earn 19% less than men. Just 16% of females in the study had been suggested a tech career compared to 33% of males. 27% of female students said they would consider a career in technology, compared to 61% of males. Only 3% of females say a career in technology is their first choice.