Gender pay gap in information and communication
In information and communication (SIC section J) 612 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 14.0% more; 91% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGIS GROUP LIMITED | +48.9% | +37.7% | 1000 to 4999 |
| ON THE BEACH LIMITED | +42.8% | +28.7% | 250 to 499 |
| DIGITAL MONEYBOX LIMITED | +41.2% | +30.7% | 250 to 499 |
| TRIMBLE UK LIMITED | +41.0% | +40.0% | 500 to 999 |
| WWT EMEA UK LIMITED | +41.0% | +34.0% | 250 to 499 |
| WESTCON GROUP EUROPEAN OPERATIONS LIMITED | +40.5% | +36.5% | 500 to 999 |
| TELEFÓNICA TECH UK LIMITED | +40.2% | +32.1% | 250 to 499 |
| MARSHMALLOW TECHNOLOGY LTD | +39.4% | +30.1% | 250 to 499 |
| DIGITAL SPACE GROUP LIMITED | +39.3% | +30.6% | 250 to 499 |
| DIGITAL SPACE TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED | +39.3% | +30.6% | 250 to 499 |
| TAKEPAYMENTS LIMITED | +39.0% | +26.0% | 250 to 499 |
| SOPRA STERIA LIMITED | +38.4% | +25.6% | 1000 to 4999 |
| BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED | +38.2% | +31.1% | 500 to 999 |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD CDS LIMITED | +37.7% | +21.5% | 250 to 499 |
| NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | +37.0% | +23.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR LIMITED | -124.6% | -69.9% | 250 to 499 |
| HYPEROPTIC LTD | -52.3% | -52.6% | 500 to 999 |
| MACMILLAN PUBLISHERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | -31.0% | -17.0% | 500 to 999 |
| NETOMNIA LIMITED | -27.9% | -18.0% | 250 to 499 |
| UNITED INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTED LIMITED | -25.8% | -6.5% | 250 to 499 |
| SPORTS INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED | -21.4% | -32.9% | 500 to 999 |
| INTELLIGENT OFFICE UK LIMITED | -16.4% | -14.2% | 250 to 499 |
| COOPER PARRY GROUP LIMITED | -15.7% | -8.4% | 500 to 999 |
| RM EDUCATION LTD | -15.7% | -8.4% | 500 to 999 |
| COMMUNITY FIBRE LIMITED | -14.1% | +2.6% | 500 to 999 |
| VORBOSS LIMITED | -13.7% | -4.5% | 250 to 499 |
| HALLMARK CARDS PLC | -12.3% | +1.4% | 250 to 499 |
| NICE SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | -9.1% | -13.4% | 250 to 499 |
| ONEADVANCED LIMITED | -8.2% | -0.2% | 1000 to 4999 |
| WATERSTONS LIMITED | -7.9% | -5.8% | Less than 250 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20,000 or more | +9.4% | +5.8% |
| OPENREACH LIMITED | 20,000 or more | -0.9% | -4.3% |
| UBER LONDON LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +9.7% | -0.9% |
| Bloomberg LP | 5000 to 19,999 | +23.2% | +20.4% |
| CAPGEMINI UK PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +16.9% | +18.5% |
| CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD | 5000 to 19,999 | +8.7% | +18.7% |
| CGI IT UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +6.5% | +2.1% |
| COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +9.2% | +12.5% |
| EE LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +2.7% | +3.0% |
| FUJITSU SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +9.1% | +9.2% |
| HAP FLEXI LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| SKY UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +11.2% | +8.2% |
| TELEFONICA UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +14.4% | +6.5% |
| TELEPERFORMANCE LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.8% | +5.7% |
| WORKWELL PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +4.0% | +10.0% |
| ACCESS UK LTD | 1000 to 4999 | +14.5% | +10.5% |
| ALLEGIS GROUP LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +48.9% | +37.7% |
| APPLE (UK) LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +16.1% | +14.9% |
| ARQIVA LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +7.3% | +6.1% |
| ASCENSOS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +9.9% |
| ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +17.5% | +15.5% |
| AUTO TRADER LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +13.2% | +8.4% |
| AVANADE UK LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +20.7% | +17.0% |
| AVEVA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +13.5% | +11.5% |
| BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +17.0% | +12.5% |
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Source: Gender pay gap service (GOV.UK), reporting year 2025/26 (snapshot date 5 April 2025 for private and voluntary employers, 31 March 2026 for public bodies), Open Government Licence v3.0. Employers with 250 or more staff must report each year. A positive gap means men are paid more on that measure. Company-level data only: the person named as responsible in the filing is not included. Independent of the Government Equalities Office.
Questions
What is the gender pay gap in information and communication?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 14.0% (612 employers). 91% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in information and communication: 612 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/j/, data as of 2026-10-25.