According to the study, male executives earn 33.7% more than female executives in the same position.

A similar trend is seen in Italy, where the wage difference is 33.5%.

The Eurostat calculations are based on 2014 data.

They found that Hungary is sixth overall in terms of women in senior positions as 41% of such posts are held by women, above the EU average of 35%.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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