Rankings

Smallest median pay gap: UK top 100

Employers with 1,000 or more staff, smallest gap first (a negative gap means women are paid more).

#EmployerSectorMedian hourly pay gap
1Paystream My Max 2 LimitedAdministrative and support services-48.0%
2Wheatley Homes Glasgow LimitedPublic sector and not classified-43.7%
3Independent Clinical Services LimitedAdministrative and support services-41.8%
4Workwell Solutions LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical-26.0%
5Chep UK LimitedAdministrative and support services-24.9%
6Clipper Contracting Group LtdProfessional, scientific and technical-24.0%
7Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) LimitedJPManufacturing-23.1%
8Advance Contracting Solutions LimitedAdministrative and support services-19.9%
9Lloyds Clinical LimitedWholesale and retail-19.8%
10Essity UK LimitedManufacturing-19.7%
11Newham CouncilPublic administration and defence-19.4%
12Slm Fitness & Health LimitedArts and recreation-18.6%
13Virgin Media LimitedAdministrative and support services-18.3%
14Randstad Solutions LimitedAdministrative and support services-16.9%
15Mars Petcare UKManufacturing-16.7%
16Maximus UK Services LimitedAdministrative and support services-16.3%
17Bio Products Laboratory LimitedAdministrative and support services-16.0%
18Tetra Tech Environmental Management LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical-15.7%
19HC-One Management LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical-15.6%
20Esso Petroleum Company,limitedManufacturing-15.3%
21Lime Fms LimitedAdministrative and support services-15.0%
22Vauxhall Motors LimitedManufacturing-14.7%
23Europcar Group UK LimitedAdministrative and support services-14.3%
24Soho House UK LimitedAccommodation and food-14.3%
25Britvic Soft Drinks LimitedManufacturing-13.8%
26Fusion LifestyleArts and recreation-13.6%
27Spamedica LtdHealth and social work-13.1%
28Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustHealth and social work-12.9%
29North West Ambulance Service N H S TrustHealth and social work-12.7%
30Food Standards AgencyPublic administration and defence-12.4%
31Redcar & Cleveland Borough CouncilPublic administration and defence-12.1%
32Places For People Leisure LimitedArts and recreation-11.9%
33Mclean Restaurants LimitedAccommodation and food-11.8%
34Bh LiveArts and recreation-11.7%
35Heineken UK LimitedManufacturing-11.7%
36Derby City CouncilPublic administration and defence-11.6%
37London Borough of HarrowPublic administration and defence-11.5%
38Matthew Clark Bibendum LimitedWholesale and retail-11.4%
39Rosyth Royal Dockyard LimitedManufacturing-11.4%
40Trustees Of The London Clinic LimitedHealth and social work-11.4%
41The Net-A-Porter Group LimitedWholesale and retail-11.2%
42The London Borough Of LewishamPublic administration and defence-11.0%
43Cmbc Supply LimitedManufacturing-10.8%
44Arla Foods LimitedManufacturing-10.5%
45Unilever UK LimitedManufacturing-10.4%
46Amey Lg LimitedAdministrative and support services-10.1%
47Canal & River TrustWater and waste-9.8%
48Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityPublic administration and defence-9.7%
49Ab Inbev UK LimitedManufacturing-9.4%
50Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK LimitedManufacturing-9.2%
51Diageo Great Britain LimitedManufacturing-9.0%
52Srcl LimitedAdministrative and support services-9.0%
53Stapleton's (Tyre Services) LimitedWholesale and retail-9.0%
54Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustHealth and social work-8.9%
55Nurture Landscapes LimitedAdministrative and support services-8.9%
56NHS Professionals LimitedAdministrative and support services-8.8%
57Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilPublic administration and defence-8.7%
58Swindon Borough CouncilPublic administration and defence-8.6%
59Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions LtdAdministrative and support services-8.3%
60Oneadvanced LimitedInformation and communication-8.2%
61Halo Leisure Services LimitedArts and recreation-8.0%
62Payme LtdProfessional, scientific and technical-7.9%
63Rodericks Dental Partners LimitedHealth and social work-7.8%
64Ab Agri LimitedManufacturing-7.7%
65Savills Management Resources LimitedAdministrative and support services-7.6%
66Slm Community Leisure Charitable TrustPublic sector and not classified-7.5%
67Orsted Power (UK) LimitedElectricity and gas-7.4%
68The Sofa Delivery Company LimitedWholesale and retail-7.4%
69Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole CouncilPublic sector and not classified-7.2%
70Hfd LimitedWholesale and retail-7.2%
71Achieving For Children Community Interest CompanyPublic administration and defence-7.1%
72Glaxosmithkline Services UnlimitedProfessional, scientific and technical-7.0%
73Oldham CouncilPublic administration and defence-6.9%
74Brighton & Hove City CouncilPublic administration and defence-6.8%
75Lwc Drinks LimitedWholesale and retail-6.8%
76North East Lincolnshire CouncilPublic administration and defence-6.8%
77Southern Water Services LimitedWater and waste-6.8%
78Fresenius Kabi LimitedManufacturing-6.7%
79Everybody Health & LeisureEducation-6.6%
80Sage Global Services LimitedAdministrative and support services-6.6%
81Sig Trading LimitedConstruction-6.5%
82Spirax-Sarco LimitedManufacturing-6.5%
83Hyster-Yale UK LimitedManufacturing-6.3%
84Enfield CouncilPublic administration and defence-6.2%
85Hire Station LimitedAdministrative and support services-6.2%
86Stark Building Materials UK LimitedWholesale and retail-6.1%
87The British MuseumPublic administration and defence-6.0%
88London Borough Of Tower HamletsPublic administration and defence-5.9%
89Prestwick Aerosystems LimitedManufacturing-5.8%
90Compass Children's Homes LimitedHealth and social work-5.7%
91Amey Ow LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical-5.6%
92Boohoo.com UK LimitedWholesale and retail-5.6%
93Eaton LimitedManufacturing-5.6%
94Lex Leisure CicArts and recreation-5.6%
95The Arsenal Football Club LimitedArts and recreation-5.6%
96Flagship Housing Group LimitedPublic sector and not classified-5.4%
97North Lincolnshire CouncilPublic administration and defence-5.4%
98Bupa Occupational Health LimitedHealth and social work-5.3%
99Verisure Services (UK) LimitedAdministrative and support services-5.1%
100Clarion Housing Group LimitedPublic sector and not classified-5.0%

Source: UK Gender Pay Gap Service, 2025-26 reports (open data, Open Government Licence v3.0). Every employer with 250 or more staff reports its gender pay gap each year. Compiled by The Hardest Market.