We are leading the way on pay gap transparency and equity

We have reported a reverse gender pay gap in our latest published figures.  

The figures reveal that women earn more than men on average, bucking national trends and placing us at the forefront of pay equity in the UK housing sector.  

Our 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report – published in April 2025 – reveals a mean gender pay gap of –3.08 per cent, meaning women earn 3.08 per cent more than men on average.  The median pay gap is also in favour of women at –1.64 per cent.  This compares strongly to the national average, which shows a 13.8 per cent gap in favour of men, according to the Office for National Statistics.  

“This isn’t just a positive statistic, it’s a reflection of our commitment to equity at every level,” said Kate Hunter, our Director of People and Culture.  “But it’s not a finish line; we’re continuing to drive inclusion for everyone, regardless of gender, background or ability.”  

We are one of the few organisations voluntarily publishing our ethnicity and disability pay gap data, a move that underscores our dedication to workplace equity and transparency:  

• Ethnicity pay gap (mean): 3.27 per cent (BME colleagues earn less on average);
• Ethnicity pay gap (median): -1.97 per cent (BME colleagues earn more at the midpoint);
• Disability pay gap (mean): 8.11 per cent;
• Disability pay gap (median): 3.55 per cent.  

While gaps remain, the disability pay gap reported is still significantly lower than the UK median of 17.2 per cent, according to the TUC.  

“We’re sharing this data because we believe it matters – and because hiding from it won’t help us improve,” added Kate.  “It’s part of our commitment to creating a truly inclusive, fair and supportive environment.”  

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to candidates with a lived experience of disability who meet the essential role criteria.  We are now working toward becoming a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of accreditation. 

This effort goes beyond hiring.  We are embedding psychological safety, accessibility and inclusive career development into our organisational culture.  

“This is about retention, not just recruitment.  Culture must align with commitment, or progress won’t last,” said Kate.  

With more than 2000 employees and a clear aspiration to reflect the communities it serves, we are calling on others in the housing and not for profit sectors to join in publishing wider pay gap data.  

Kate concluded: “Every data point helps us design better policies, provide fairer opportunities and advocate for lasting change.  Transparency is the first step.”  

Photo caption : Platform Housing Group has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024