Earnings gap between men and women graduates grows to €125 per week

The earnings gap between men and women continues to grow years after they graduate, a study has found (Chris Ison/PA)

The earnings gap between male and female graduates grew to €125 per week after 10 years, according to figures published on Monday.

The average earnings among all graduates from 2010 increased from €425 per week in the first year after graduation, to €660 after five years and €960 after 10.