Gender pay gap in human health and social work
In human health and social work (SIC section Q) 949 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 0.6% more; 56% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADWELL HALL NURSING HOME LIMITED | +100.0% | -20.0% | 250 to 499 |
| THE PRACTICE SURGERIES LIMITED | +74.5% | +49.7% | 250 to 499 |
| NORTHUMBRIA PRIMARY CARE LIMITED | +73.8% | +44.0% | 250 to 499 |
| CREATE HEALTH LIMITED | +56.0% | +52.0% | 250 to 499 |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES CIC | +55.0% | +40.0% | 500 to 999 |
| INVICTA HEALTH COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY | +53.4% | +42.2% | 250 to 499 |
| suffolk primary Care | +50.5% | +45.0% | 250 to 499 |
| NDH CARE LTD | +50.0% | +50.0% | 250 to 499 |
| Our Health Partnership | +48.8% | +27.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
| SYMPHONY HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED | +44.4% | +54.3% | 500 to 999 |
| BARNSLEY HEALTHCARE FEDERATION CIC | +43.0% | +54.0% | Less than 250 |
| PORTMAN HEALTHCARE LIMITED | +41.7% | +48.5% | 1000 to 4999 |
| CORA HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS LTD | +41.4% | +23.0% | 250 to 499 |
| AMPLIFON LIMITED | +41.0% | +27.0% | 250 to 499 |
| BAY CARE DOMICILIARY CARE LTD | +41.0% | +59.0% | 250 to 499 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPSCOTCH DAY NURSERIES (BOTLEY) LTD | -100.0% | -100.0% | Less than 250 |
| WELLINGTON HEALTHCARE (ARDEN) LTD | -88.0% | -0.8% | 250 to 499 |
| ROWANS HOSPICE | -65.0% | -8.3% | 250 to 499 |
| ARTHUR RANK HOSPICE CHARITY | -32.4% | -19.9% | 250 to 499 |
| ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE | -29.0% | -9.0% | 250 to 499 |
| YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP | -23.3% | -9.0% | Less than 250 |
| ST. WILFRID'S HOSPICE (SOUTH COAST) LIMITED | -20.3% | -15.9% | 250 to 499 |
| QIAGEN LIMITED | -19.9% | -1.7% | Less than 250 |
| HOSPISCARE | -19.4% | +12.5% | 250 to 499 |
| WILLEN HOSPICE | -18.3% | -5.7% | Less than 250 |
| PHYLLIS TUCKWELL MEMORIAL HOSPICE LIMITED | -18.0% | -4.0% | 250 to 499 |
| DOROTHY HOUSE | -17.7% | -1.5% | 250 to 499 |
| OPCARE LIMITED | -17.0% | -5.0% | 250 to 499 |
| ST. CHRISTOPHERS HOSPICE | -16.9% | -5.7% | 500 to 999 |
| WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED | -16.7% | +0.5% | Less than 250 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barts Health Nhs Trust | 20,000 or more | +3.3% | +14.7% |
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust | 20,000 or more | +15.7% | +16.2% |
| Nottingham University Hospitals Nhs Trust | 20,000 or more | +4.6% | +19.9% |
| University Hospitals Birmingham Nhs Foundation Trust | 20,000 or more | +10.0% | +25.4% |
| ACHIEVE TOGETHER LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.8% | +0.5% |
| Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +17.7% |
| Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.6% | +9.5% |
| BARNARDO'S | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.7% | +9.4% |
| Berkshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +12.4% | +16.9% |
| Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | -0.6% | +9.3% |
| Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | -2.2% | +10.5% |
| Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +14.6% | +22.1% |
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.0% | +16.5% |
| Bolton N H S Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +12.7% | +26.8% |
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +4.9% | +22.2% |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +12.6% | +23.8% |
| Calderdale & Huddersfield N H S | 5000 to 19,999 | +20.9% | +29.4% |
| Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +6.9% | +18.1% |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +5.2% | +21.9% |
| CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LTD | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.0% | +5.5% |
| Central & North West London N H S | 5000 to 19,999 | +9.1% | +9.8% |
| Central London Community Healthcare Nhs Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +3.0% |
| CERA CARE CARERS LTD | 5000 to 19,999 | -2.3% | +14.7% |
| CHANGE, GROW, LIVE | 5000 to 19,999 | +5.0% | +8.2% |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 5000 to 19,999 | +10.9% | +15.7% |
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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 human health and social work?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 0.6% (949 employers). 56% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in human health and social work: 949 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/q/, data as of 2026-10-25.