Gender pay gap toolkit
Gather your pay data, enter it into the online tool to calculate your gender pay gap, then complete the self-assessment questionnaire to help you take action.
Expressed as a percentage, the gender pay gap is the difference between women's and men’s earnings in the workforce at a job, organisation, industry, and national level.
The gender pay gap in New Zealand has reduced steadily from 16.3% in 1998, but progress has slowed. It is currently 8.2% (as at 30 June 2024).
The gender pay gap for wāhine Māori, Pacific, ethnic, and disabled women is significantly higher than the national gender pay gap. This is reflected by higher rates of unemployment, underutilisation, and underemployment, as well as persistent pay gaps when compared to men.
New Zealand's gender pay gap
In 2024, the national gender pay gap was 8.2%. Find out how the gender pay gap varies by occupation, industry, and other factors.
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