gender pay gap
Councils are reporting their gender pay gaps, with Hackney and Tower Hamlets showing women earning more, and Croydon maintaining a zero gap for four years.
Hackney Council's Corporate Committee received a report in September 2026 indicating a negative gender pay gap, meaning women earn approximately 5% more than men on average, though men are over-represented in the lowest pay quartile. Similarly, Tower Hamlets Council reported in March 2026 that women's mean average hourly rate is 103.06% of men's earnings, marking the second consecutive year of a positive gender pay gap.
Croydon Council's Appointments & Disciplinary Committee reviewed its 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement in January 2026, which highlighted the council's achievement of a zero gender pay gap for four consecutive years up to March 2024. Councils are legally obligated to publish their gender pay gap data annually, which is the difference in average earnings between men and women. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Hackney Council reported in September 2026 that women earn approximately 5% more than men on average. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council reported in March 2026 that women's mean average hourly rate is 103.06% of men's earnings. Source
- Croydon Council reported a zero gender pay gap for four consecutive years up to March 2024. Source
- Croydon Council's 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement was reviewed by the Appointments & Disciplinary Committee in January 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Hackney Council discussed its Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap 2025 Report in November 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.