The world number one suggested on Sunday that male players should earn more as they generate more income.
But the Serb says he has been in touch with fellow players, including Murray, who criticised his initial stance.
"I never had any intention to offend them or come up with any negative connotations," he said.
The 28-year-old from Belgrade added: "I don't make any differences between the genders. I am for equality in the sport."
Djokovic said he had received a message from Murray on Tuesday and that they had spoken "very openly and frankly" about the issue.
The 11-time Grand Slam champion said he had also sent messages to Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic.
"I feel very sorry if, in any way, I hurt my female colleague tennis players," he said. "I have a very good relationship with all of them. I have a huge respect for all of them."
Djokovic had already apologised in a Facebook post on Tuesday to those people who may have been upset by his comments but went further when he faced the media in Miami on Wednesday.
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