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£2,190 Gender Bonus Gap: Men Outearn Women by 1.8x

8/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A Brightmine report identifies a £2,190 gender bonus gap, with men earning bonuses 1.8 times higher than women.
Men are 1.5 times more likely to receive bonuses, averaging £4,913 (9.5% of salary) versus £2,723 (6.0% for women).
The gap increases with age, reaching £4,500 in the early 50s.
Brightmine recommends employers audit bonus practices for fairness.

History

Historical Context

The Equal Pay Act of 1970 aimed to address wage disparities in the UK, yet women still earned only 87 pence for every pound men made by 2021. This ongoing issue is highlighted by a £2,190 gender bonus gap reported by Brightmine, underscoring the need for systemic changes to achieve true gender equality in compensation practices and workplace equity.

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Story summary

A Brightmine report identifies a £2,190 gender bonus gap, with men earning bonuses 1.8 times higher than women.
Men are 1.5 times more likely to receive bonuses, averaging £4,913 (9.5% of salary) versus £2,723 (6.0% for women).
The gap increases with age, reaching £4,500 in the early 50s.
Brightmine recommends employers audit bonus practices for fairness.

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