Statement on Gender Pay Gap

At the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all. As part of our statutory reporting obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations, we are publishing our gender pay gap data for the current reporting period.

Key Findings

• Our mean gender pay gap is -7.7%, indicating that, on average, women earn more than men in our organisation
• Our median gender pay gap is -0.5%, showing near parity between men and women at the midpoint of our pay distribution
• The mean bonus gap stands at 20.5%, while the median bonus gap is 0%
• 34% of women and 20% of men received a bonus during the reporting period

These results reflect a strong gender balance across our pay structure, with women represented at all levels of the organisation, including in higher-paid roles. The negative pay gap indicates that women’s average hourly earnings are higher than men’s, a trend that is not common across many sectors and one we are very proud of.

However, we recognise the need to continue monitoring our bonus distribution and participation rates to ensure equitable access to reward opportunities for all employees. The bonus gap, while not indicative of unequal pay for equal work, is influenced by the distribution and eligibility of roles attracting bonuses, which we will continue to review as part of our reward and recognition strategy.

We remain fully committed to pay transparency, equity in career development, and fostering an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive, regardless of gender or background.

Next Steps

• Continue to monitor gender representation across all pay bands
• Review bonus structures to ensure equitable access and participation
• Promote inclusive recruitment, development, and progression opportunities at every level
• We believe that transparency is essential to building trust and making progress, and we will continue to report and act on our gender pay data with integrity and accountability