Women paid more than men on average in local authority

Females working in Offaly County Council were, on average, paid 1.68% more than males in 2024.

That's one of the findings of the 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 2024 report shows a mean Gender Pay Gap of -1.68% and a Median Pay Gap of -11.55%. These figures indicate that on average, females are paid 1.68% more than males (mean figure) while the Median Gender Pay Gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 11.55% higher than the median rate of pay for males.

Employers with more than 150 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2024 and within six months of their reference date. Offaly County Council and all local authorities in the country chose June 30 2024 as the reference date.

The council said: "Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Offaly 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