Mayo authority publishes its gender pay gap report
Mayo County Council has today published its gender pay gap report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
The 2023 report shows a gender pay gap of -1.99% mean and -8.96% median for all employees (see additional information).
Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2023 and within six months of their reference date.
Mayo County Council and all local authorities in the country chose June 30, 2023, as the reference date.
A spokesperson stated: "Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Mayo County Council.
"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.
"We continue 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."
See the council’s gender pay gap report here.
"Working in local government 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.
"We encourage anyone looking for a job to visit our web website www.mayo.ie to find out more about the work we do," added the spokesperson.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• The mean is the average. It is calculated by getting the difference between the average hourly rate of pay for males and the average hourly rate of pay for females (male hourly rate minus female hourly rate), expressed as a percentage of the male hourly rate.
• The median is the figure that falls in the middle of a range where the salary of all relevant employees is listed, from the lowest to the highest. This can provide a more accurate representation of the ‘typical’ differences in pay.