Men still out-earning women in strong labour market for graduates

Just 17.3% of female graduates were earning €50k to €80k or more — compared to the 28% of male graduates earning that amount. And 43.8% of male graduates were earning €25k to €40k compared to 51.8% of female graduates earning that amount. Stock picture

There was a further increase in employment levels among those who graduated last year, according to a new survey.

However, male graduates still far out-earn their female counterparts.