Who’s Taking Real Action?
While many companies claim to support pay equity, few are making measurable progress. The UK’s gender pay gap stands at 14.3% (ONS, 2024), but some employers are leading the way in transparency, accountability, and real change.
Here’s where real progress is happening.
PwC – Setting the Standard for Pay Equity
Why It Stands Out? PwC has published gender pay gap data since 2017—well before most competitors.
Latest Progress:
UK gender pay gap decreased by 4.3% in the last year.
Increased women in senior leadership roles, driving pay equity improvements.
Why It Matters: PwC is proving that transparency leads to accountability—and real results.
HSBC – Breaking Down Pay Data by Ethnicity
Why It Stands Out? HSBC is one of the few global banks that publishes detailed pay gap data by gender AND ethnicity.
Latest Progress:
40.9% mean gender pay gap, with structured plans to close it.
44.9% median pay gap, improving through leadership & hiring initiatives.
Why It Matters: HSBC is setting a new bar for detailed pay transparency—and accountability.
Barclays – Moving Towards Equal Pay
Why It Stands Out? Barclays has published gender pay gap reports since 2021, committing to long-term progress.
Latest Progress:
Increased female representation in leadership, narrowing the pay gap.
Publicly committed to pay equity improvements in finance.
Why It Matters: Barclays is actively tracking & improving pay gaps rather than ignoring them.
How to Find Employers That Prioritize Pay Equity
If pay fairness matters to you, choose an employer that values transparency.
Windō helps job seekers:
Compare pay equity commitments at major employers.
Track leadership diversity & pay gap improvements.
Set alerts for companies that prioritize fair pay.
Final Thought: The gender pay gap isn’t inevitable—some companies are proving it can be closed.