Women get almost 20% less pay than men, survey shows

News Article - 16 October 2006
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Female finance workers earn an average £11,660 less than their male counterparts, equating to a £31 million annual divide between the sexes, according to a recent survey.

Robert Half Finance & Accounting has found that over the lat 12 months, female financiers are missing out on nearly 20 per cent more pay than they did in 2005, when the difference stood at £9,670.

David Jones, managing director of Robert Half Finance & Accounting, said: "While the number of women in management roles is increasing, these figures suggest there remains an inadvertent discrimination in setting male and female salaries.

"To ensure managers do not alienate female workers it is important to address any inequalities that may exist. Companies must examine why female workers are not reaching higher pay brackets."

The survey of more than 1,000 workers found that men earned an average £51,000 compared with the £39,400 average earnings of a woman.

According to official government statistics, the weekly pay for full-time workers in the UK rose by 2.8 per cent last year to £431.

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