Gender pay scale tilts by 12 per cent in women’s favour

SOUTH Dublin County Council published its first Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022.

The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.

The 2022 report for the Mean Gender Pay Gap shows that on average, females are paid 3 per cent more than males. The Median Gender Pay Gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 12 per cent higher than the median rate of pay for males.

The council said publishing their gender pay gap data helps to reinforce their focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at SDCC.

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

It says the council is committed to addressing workplace barriers to equality and creating an open and inclusive workplace community. with equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports already in place.

“I welcome this first report on South Dublin County Council’s Gender Pay Gap as it positively demonstrates the importance of having a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture for the contribution these make to the organisation in achieving our strategic goals and enhancing problem-solving, collaboration and decision-making,” said Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive, South Dublin County Council.