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Our 2021 gender pay gap at a glance

Gender Pay Gap Report

This report sets out the Bank’s 2021 gender pay gap data. It explains the key factors behind the numbers, and highlights some of the initiatives we are undertaking to promote diversity and inclusion across the Bank.

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Our gender pay gap at a glance

1. Proportion of male and female employees in each pay quartile

Pay QuartileMale %Female %
Lower quartile (Band A)4357
Lower middle quartile (Band B)6535
Upper middle quartile (Band C)6832
Upper quartile (Band D)6238

2. Pay gap (as a % of male pay)

MeasurePercentage
Mean6.8
Median16.8

3. Bonus gap (as a % of male bonus)

MeasurePercentage
Mean6.7
Median15.2

4. Proportion of male and female employees

GenderPercentage
Male59
Female41

5. Proportion of male and female employees receiving bonuses

GenderPercentage
Male68
Female60

All figures are based upon 373 employees at the snapshot date of 5 April 2021