The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform's Gender Pay Gap Report shows that on average men were paid 2.57% more than women in 2023.
This compares with a figure of 5.71% in the Gender Pay Gap Report for last year.
The department said the gender pay gap is as a result of the differences in the higher number of men occupying senior roles as like all Civil Service organisations, the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform has equal pay for men and women in the same grades.
But today's report also shows that the median gender pay gap indicates that, on average, women are paid 1.56% higher than men. This compares with a figure of 20% in the 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report.
The mean is the average hourly pay point, while the median is the midpoint hourly pay point.
The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform provides all employees with equal opportunities for recognition, career development, fairness and equity at work.
"We continue to be committed to ensuring an open and inclusive workplace. Many equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports are already in place including a range of flexible working options and we will continue to work in this area," it added.
