Mayo council gender pay report shows their female employees are paid more than males

Mayo County Council's report on its Gender Pay Gap for 2024 shows that on average female employees are on average paid 1.90 percent more than their male counterparts.

Mayo County Council published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024 this week which looks at the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce.

The 2024 report shows that the mean Gender Pay Gap shows that on average, females are paid 1.90 percent more than males while the median Gender Pay Gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 10.56 percent higher than the median rate of pay for males.

Under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act, 2021, employers with more than 150 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.

Mayo County Council employs a workforce of nearly 1,200 employees with females making up 61 percent of that workforce and 82 percent of the total workforce employed on a full time basis.

The Gender Pay Gap calculates the percentage difference between the average earnings of males and females irrespective of their role and is not the same as equal pay as all male and female employees in the local government sector are paid equally for work.

The report stated that differences between what employees are paid can be impacted by a number of complex factors including occupational segregation, working patterns, length of service and the time of year.

Mayo County Council stated that publishing the Gender Pay Gap data helps to reinforce Mayo County Council’s focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace.

“Our organisation is a place where all employees have the same opportunities for recognition and career development and are treated fairly and equitably at work.

“Mayo County Council continues to be committed to addressing workplace barriers to equality and creating an open and inclusive workplace community. Many equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports are already in place, and we will continue to work in this area.

“The local authority sector gives people the opportunity to play a key role in the positive development of their county and community.

“As an employer, Mayo County Council is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for employees. The Council offer flexible and family friendly arrangements, blended working, and great career progression and education opportunities," the council statement read.

Visit www.mayo.ie to view Mayo County Council's Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024.