Gender pay gap in arts, entertainment and recreation
In arts, entertainment and recreation (SIC section R) 240 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 1.9% more; 58% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPSWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COMPANY LIMITED | +54.5% | +92.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
| NORTHAMPTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED | +33.0% | +52.0% | Less than 250 |
| DERBY COUNTY (THE RAMS) LIMITED | +31.2% | +54.4% | 500 to 999 |
| STOKE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED | +31.0% | +75.0% | 250 to 499 |
| BANDAI NAMCO AMUSEMENT EUROPE LIMITED | +28.7% | +15.8% | 500 to 999 |
| FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | +27.3% | +18.3% | 500 to 999 |
| SOLOTECH UK GROUP LTD | +26.9% | +18.2% | 250 to 499 |
| SCOTTISH RUGBY LIMITED | +26.0% | +53.0% | 500 to 999 |
| THE BRITISH CYCLING FEDERATION | +24.9% | +23.0% | 250 to 499 |
| HULL CITY TIGERS LIMITED | +22.7% | +82.6% | 250 to 499 |
| ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD LIMITED | +22.2% | +44.3% | 250 to 499 |
| BRENTFORD FC LIMITED | +22.0% | +82.0% | 250 to 499 |
| LIVE NATION (MUSIC) UK LIMITED | +22.0% | +29.7% | 500 to 999 |
| NIMAX THEATRES LIMITED | +21.9% | +10.1% | 250 to 499 |
| MCLAREN RACING LIMITED | +21.8% | +24.4% | 1000 to 4999 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1LIFE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | -35.0% | -14.8% | 250 to 499 |
| SLM FITNESS & HEALTH LIMITED | -18.6% | -11.8% | 5000 to 19,999 |
| SOUTH DOWNS LEISURE | -17.0% | -5.3% | 500 to 999 |
| FUSION LIFESTYLE | -13.6% | -2.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
| JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES LIMITED | -13.5% | +2.9% | 500 to 999 |
| ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE CULTURAL TRUST | -12.8% | -0.8% | 500 to 999 |
| TONBRIDGE AND MALLING LEISURE TRUST | -12.7% | -27.0% | 500 to 999 |
| PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE LIMITED | -11.9% | -11.9% | 5000 to 19,999 |
| BH LIVE | -11.7% | -5.5% | 1000 to 4999 |
| MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED | -11.7% | +7.7% | 250 to 499 |
| CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION | -10.8% | -28.8% | Less than 250 |
| National Museums Of Scotland | -10.7% | -5.0% | 250 to 499 |
| CIRCADIAN TRUST | -10.6% | -11.8% | 250 to 499 |
| WAVE ACTIVE LIMITED | -9.4% | +10.2% | 250 to 499 |
| Shropshire Community Leisure Trust Limited | -8.5% | -0.4% | 250 to 499 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID LLOYD LEISURE LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +11.3% | +14.7% |
| DONE BROTHERS (CASH BETTING) LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.9% | +4.5% |
| LADBROKES BETTING & GAMING LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.6% | +10.3% |
| PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | -11.9% | -11.9% |
| SLM FITNESS & HEALTH LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | -18.6% | -11.8% |
| THE LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB AND ATHLETIC GROUNDS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.3% | +80.0% |
| The National Trust For Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.3% | +6.6% |
| WILLIAM HILL ORGANIZATION LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +2.6% | +12.6% |
| ACADEMY MUSIC GROUP LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +2.2% | +3.3% |
| AMR GP LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +20.6% | +54.3% |
| BANNATYNE FITNESS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -0.8% | +6.3% |
| BH LIVE | 1000 to 4999 | -11.7% | -5.5% |
| BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB,LIMITED(THE) | 1000 to 4999 | +18.9% | +75.6% |
| BURHILL GOLF AND LEISURE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +9.9% |
| BUZZ GROUP LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +3.1% | +18.8% |
| CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +7.4% | +82.5% |
| CPFC LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +69.0% |
| EDINBURGH LEISURE | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | -2.7% |
| EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB COMPANY, LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -1.1% | +72.4% |
| FUSION LIFESTYLE | 1000 to 4999 | -13.6% | -2.0% |
| GENTING CASINOS UK LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +5.9% | +14.6% |
| GO KARTING FOR FUN LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +8.2% |
| HALO LEISURE SERVICES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -8.0% | -6.0% |
| HESTVIEW LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +10.5% | +7.3% |
| IPSWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COMPANY LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +54.5% | +92.0% |
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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 arts, entertainment and recreation?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 1.9% (240 employers). 58% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in arts, entertainment and recreation: 240 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/r/, data as of 2026-10-25.