Gender pay gap in high tech firms at 25% – Mercer

The gender pay gap in the high tech sector stands at 25% compared to a national average of 18%, according to figures from Mercer. Smaller companies have the largest average pay gap (30% at the median) and women lose out on discretionary pay, despite performing at equal levels with men. The gap is at its widest – 32% – in the marketing and sales function within high tech.

Chris Charman, reward expert at Mercer, said:

‘To genuinely address the gender pay gap in a generation, the government must take more steps to promote shared parental leave, support organisations in creating balanced talent pipelines and support educational initiatives that challenge gender stereotypes in work to enable young boys and girls to see a less gendered view of their roles in society in the future.’

For more information about the Mercer research, please visit: www.uk.mercer.com/our-thinking/the-gender-pay-gap-in-uk-tech-sector.html