According to the latest structure of earnings survey women in Cyprus earn, on average, per hour 88.4% of the rates earned by men. But when length of service data is taken into account the picture changes dramatically. Women managers start off their careers earning 90% of what their male counterparts earn. But after 30 years service their average gross pay is equal. For professionals the earnings gap starts further apart, with women earning 83% of the hourly salaries compared to male counterparts. However, they reach parity after 20 years service and female professionals earn, on average, 11% more than professional men after 30 years service.