Gender pay gap in financial and insurance activities
In financial and insurance activities (SIC section K) 504 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 20.0% more; 94% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCLAYS PLC | +62.6% | +51.5% | Less than 250 |
| E.SURV LIMITED | +55.9% | +35.5% | 1000 to 4999 |
| PJT PARTNERS (UK) LIMITED | +55.0% | +36.0% | 250 to 499 |
| INTELLIGENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | +54.2% | +37.5% | 500 to 999 |
| THE INNOVATION GROUP LIMITED | +51.6% | +21.9% | 250 to 499 |
| LENDABLE OPERATIONS LTD | +51.4% | +37.9% | 250 to 499 |
| HAGONDALE LIMITED | +50.2% | +44.0% | 250 to 499 |
| STIFEL NICOLAUS EUROPE LIMITED | +47.7% | +53.3% | 250 to 499 |
| ONE MEDICAL GROUP LTD | +46.0% | +33.0% | 250 to 499 |
| HSBC BANK PLC | +45.3% | +45.8% | 1000 to 4999 |
| EQT PARTNERS LIMITED | +44.7% | +34.8% | 250 to 499 |
| INVESTEC WEALTH & INVESTMENT LIMITED | +44.0% | +41.9% | 1000 to 4999 |
| Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG - London Branch | +44.0% | +38.0% | 250 to 499 |
| LAZARD & CO., LIMITED | +44.0% | +35.0% | 250 to 499 |
| N. M. ROTHSCHILD & SONS LIMITED | +44.0% | +45.0% | 500 to 999 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLICA BANK LIMITED | -24.8% | -19.4% | 500 to 999 |
| INCORA UK HOLDCO LIMITED | -15.4% | +5.7% | 500 to 999 |
| ENCORE PMG LIMITED | -13.7% | -1.2% | 500 to 999 |
| PEACOCK HOLDINGS (2015) LIMITED | -11.8% | -4.9% | Less than 250 |
| IHS MARKIT UK SERVICES LIMITED | -9.4% | +2.7% | 250 to 499 |
| CAT TRADING GROUP LIMITED | -7.3% | -0.6% | 250 to 499 |
| ATM SERVICES LIMITED | -5.3% | -8.7% | 250 to 499 |
| ENTRUST SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED | -4.2% | -21.5% | 250 to 499 |
| DYSON FARMING LIMITED | -4.2% | +3.5% | 250 to 499 |
| DCS INC LIMITED | -2.6% | +7.0% | 250 to 499 |
| KINGSPAN METL-CON LIMITED | -1.4% | +4.5% | 500 to 999 |
| KEYS ACCOMPLISH GROUP LIMITED | -1.3% | -1.8% | 1000 to 4999 |
| EKATERRA HOLDCO UK LIMITED | -1.2% | -8.8% | Less than 250 |
| LOCAL PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTRATION LTD | -1.2% | -8.9% | 250 to 499 |
| TSYS MANAGED SERVICES EMEA LIMITED | -1.0% | +2.4% | 1000 to 4999 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC | 20,000 or more | +9.2% | +15.2% |
| LLOYDS BANK PLC | 20,000 or more | +37.8% | +25.2% |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | 20,000 or more | +35.0% | +24.9% |
| NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20,000 or more | +26.2% | +23.5% |
| ADMIRAL GROUP PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +9.5% | +15.3% |
| BARCLAYS BANK PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +28.0% | +36.4% |
| BKUK GROUP LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +3.9% |
| CENTER PARCS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +5.4% | +14.3% |
| CLYDESDALE BANK PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +33.7% | +23.8% |
| DILIGENTA LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.0% | +8.4% |
| DL INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +25.9% | +17.8% |
| EUI LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +8.5% | +13.7% |
| HBOS PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +30.6% | +24.7% |
| HOWDEN GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +23.3% | +33.6% |
| HSBC UK BANK PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +16.6% | +27.9% |
| PHOENIX GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +16.4% | +15.6% |
| SANTANDER UK PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +28.2% | +25.5% |
| VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +6.7% | -2.8% |
| ABRDN HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +6.2% | +14.5% |
| ABRDN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +35.3% | +27.9% |
| ABRDN INVESTMENTS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +32.5% | +30.3% |
| ACCOMPLISH GROUP HOLDCO LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -0.7% | -0.5% |
| ACORN INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +4.5% | +14.3% |
| Adrian Flux Insurance Services | 1000 to 4999 | +2.0% | +34.2% |
| ADVISORY INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +18.0% | +24.0% |
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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 financial and insurance activities?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 20.0% (504 employers). 94% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in financial and insurance activities: 504 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/k/, data as of 2026-10-25.