The gender pay gap shows the difference in average pay between men and women across an organisation. NHS Essex monitors this to ensure fair opportunities for all staff.
It is different from equal pay, which means men and women receive the same pay for the same work. This measure looks at overall differences across the workforce.
Why organisations publish this information
All public sector organisations must publish pay gap data each year. This improves transparency and helps identify inequalities.
Publishing this information helps NHS Essex understand workforce trends and take action to improve fairness.
What our report includes
Our report shows:
- average (mean) pay differences
- middle point (median) differences
- bonus pay information, where relevant
- proportion of men and women in each pay band
This provides a clear picture of pay across our organisation.
How NHS Essex uses this data
We use this information to:
- identify differences in pay
- understand possible causes
- develop actions to improve equality
- support fair career progression
- monitor progress over time
This helps create a fair and inclusive workplace.
Our commitment to equality
NHS Essex is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Monitoring pay differences helps ensure staff have fair opportunities to develop and progress.
Our latest gender pay gap report
You can read our latest gender pay gap report below
The below figures are for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB up until 31st March 2025.
The first set of figures for NHS Essex ICB will be available in 2027.
| Percentage of men and women in each hourly pay quarter | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Lower hourly pay quarter | 84.8% | 15.2% |
| Lower middle hourly pay quarter | 84.0% | 16.0% |
| Upper middle hourly pay quarter | 86.1% | 13.9% |
| Upper hourly pay quarter | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| Mean and median gender pay gap using hourly pay | |
|---|---|
| Mean gender pay gap using hourly pay | 21.7% |
| Median gender pay gap using hourly pay | 13.5% |
| Percentage of men and women who received bonus pay | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of men and women who received bonus pay | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mean and median gender pay gap using bonus pay | |
|---|---|
| Mean gender pay gap using bonus pay | – |
| Median gender pay gap using bonus pay | – |
| Employee headcount | |
|---|---|
| Number of employees used to establish your headcount for gender pay gap reporting, on your snapshot date | 422 |