Mayo County Council publishes 2024 gender pay gap report

MAYO County Council has published its gender pay gap report for 2024.

The report shows a gender pay gap of -1.90% mean and -10.56% median for all employees.

The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. Employers with more than 150 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.

The council issued a statement: '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.

'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.'

View the full report here: https://www.mayo.ie/getmedia/317050c0-2d55-4419-8061-6ef40bfa9e90/Gender-Pay-Gap-Report-for-2024.pdf.