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Gender Pay Gap: Public Sector at 6.4%, Private at 21.1%

5/22/2025

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The Commonwealth public sector's gender pay gap is 6.4%, compared to 21.1% in the private sector.
The ABC has a median pay gap of 9.8%, with men earning nearly 10% more than women.
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority reports the largest gap at 50.4%.
Public sector employers must implement gender equality strategies, improving pay equity.
Women in the public sector earn A$8,200 less annually than men, with widening gaps in non-APS agencies.

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Story summary

The Commonwealth public sector's gender pay gap is 6.4%, compared to 21.1% in the private sector.
The ABC has a median pay gap of 9.8%, with men earning nearly 10% more than women.
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority reports the largest gap at 50.4%.
Public sector employers must implement gender equality strategies, improving pay equity.
Women in the public sector earn A$8,200 less annually than men, with widening gaps in non-APS agencies.