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Gender pay gap

The gender pay gap is the difference between the average pay of men and women, expressed as a percentage of men's pay. Under the Pay Transparency Directive, an unexplained gap of 5 percent or more in a category of workers triggers a joint pay assessment with worker representatives.

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Updated 31 Oct 2026.