Gender pay gap in professional, scientific and technical activities
In professional, scientific and technical activities (SIC section M) 772 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 12.1% more; 87% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | +70.2% | +83.9% | 1000 to 4999 |
| Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | +62.3% | +27.8% | 500 to 999 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | +59.3% | +28.0% | 250 to 499 |
| PENDRAGON MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED | +54.9% | +45.1% | 500 to 999 |
| CONNELLS SURVEY & VALUATION LIMITED | +54.0% | +30.0% | 500 to 999 |
| DNA VETCARE LTD | +51.9% | +47.0% | 250 to 499 |
| MURGITROYD & COMPANY LIMITED | +51.8% | +42.2% | 250 to 499 |
| INSPIRING VET CARE LIMITED | +51.7% | +40.0% | 5000 to 19,999 |
| HGF BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | +51.2% | +39.5% | 250 to 499 |
| ROCHVILLES & CO. ACCOUNTANTS LTD | +50.0% | +50.0% | Less than 250 |
| TCLARKE SERVICES LIMITED | +50.0% | +50.0% | 500 to 999 |
| VETPARTNERS PRACTICES II LIMITED | +49.7% | +34.8% | 500 to 999 |
| AMWINS GLOBAL RISKS GROUP LIMITED | +49.0% | +69.0% | 500 to 999 |
| RYAN SPECIALTY CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | +48.7% | +52.4% | 250 to 499 |
| Latham & Watkins (London) LLP | +48.6% | +26.9% | 500 to 999 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGIE RENEWABLE GASES UK LIMITED | -35.9% | +2.0% | Less than 250 |
| BAUER MEDIA OUTDOOR UK LIMITED | -29.2% | -18.4% | 500 to 999 |
| CAMBIAN GROUP HOLDINGS II LIMITED | -28.5% | -17.4% | 250 to 499 |
| BROMLEY GP ALLIANCE LIMITED | -26.3% | +15.5% | 250 to 499 |
| WORKWELL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | -26.0% | -3.6% | 5000 to 19,999 |
| CLIPPER CONTRACTING GROUP LTD | -24.0% | -41.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
| FIFTY5BLUE AUDIENCES LTD | -22.9% | -0.8% | 250 to 499 |
| EVILLE & JONES (G.B.) LIMITED | -20.9% | -6.0% | 500 to 999 |
| GLOBAL OUTDOOR MEDIA LIMITED | -20.9% | -12.8% | Less than 250 |
| JCDECAUX UK LIMITED | -20.6% | -3.0% | 500 to 999 |
| DANONE HOLDINGS (UK) | -17.4% | -17.0% | Less than 250 |
| TETRA TECH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | -15.7% | -13.2% | 1000 to 4999 |
| HC-ONE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | -15.6% | +4.3% | 1000 to 4999 |
| STERLING SOLUTIONS UMBRELLA LTD | -13.2% | -9.7% | 500 to 999 |
| HAZLEWOODS MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED | -12.3% | -5.1% | 500 to 999 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +1.5% | +0.0% |
| COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +6.0% | +10.8% |
| SERCO LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +4.9% | +4.8% |
| SODEXO LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +9.8% | +11.8% |
| ACCENTURE (UK) LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +19.5% | +16.9% |
| ACORN CARE & EDUCATION (OPS) LTD | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.9% | +6.7% |
| ANGLO BEEF PROCESSORS HOLDINGS | 5000 to 19,999 | +8.8% | +11.5% |
| ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +4.6% | +5.8% |
| ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +13.1% | +13.9% |
| BESTWAY PANACEA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | -0.3% | +16.0% |
| CAFFE NERO GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.3% | +8.8% |
| CARLISLE SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.2% | +0.4% |
| CVS (UK) LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +37.9% | +36.4% |
| DELOITTE MCS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +12.2% | +12.4% |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE SERVICES UNLIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | -7.0% | -2.5% |
| GXO LOGISTICS UK II LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +13.6% | +10.2% |
| INSPIRING VET CARE LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +51.7% | +40.0% |
| JACOBS U.K. LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +19.1% | +15.0% |
| KIER LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +23.9% | +19.1% |
| LEGAL & GENERAL RESOURCES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +25.0% | +21.8% |
| LEISURE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +10.3% |
| LINNAEUS GROUP LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +45.5% | +42.8% |
| MAINPAY LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +13.5% | +33.3% |
| MARSTON'S TRADING LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +7.8% |
| MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.3% | +9.0% |
All sectors: UK gender pay gap by employer. The sector is the first SIC 2007 code each employer gives in its filing.
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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 professional, scientific and technical activities?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 12.1% (772 employers). 87% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in professional, scientific and technical activities: 772 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/m/, data as of 2026-10-25.