ICO Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements as of 31 March 2024
| Measure | Percentage |
| 1. Mean Gender Pay Gap (Ordinary Pay) | 4.8% |
| 2. Median Gender Pay Gap (Ordinary Pay) | 5.8% |
| 3. Mean Gender Pay Gap (Bonus Pay in the 12 months ending 31 March) | 0% |
| 4. Median Gender Pay Gap (Bonus Pay in the 12 months ending 31 March) | 0% |
| 5a. Proportion of male employees paid a bonus in the 12 months ending 31 March | 0% |
| 5a. Proportion of female employees paid a bonus in the 12 months ending 31 March | 0% |
6. Proportion of male and female employees in each pay quartile:
| Quartile | Female % | Male % |
|---|---|---|
| First (lower) quartile | 68% | 32% |
| Second (lower middle) quartile | 66% | 34% |
| Third (upper middle) quartile | 62% | 38% |
| Fourth (upper) quartile | 61% | 39% |
| Organisation | 64% | 36% |
The average (mean) salary for female staff in the ICO is £45,299 (this equates to £23.54 per hour).
The average salary for male staff is £47,565 (this equates to £24.72 per hour). This represents a gap of 4.8%.
The median salary for female staff is £40,565 (this equates to £21.08 per hour).
The median salary for male staff is £43,056 (this equates to £22.38 per hour). This represents a pay gap of 5.8%.
A further breakdown of salaries by grade and gender is provided below.
Job Level B
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 7.9 | £24,561 |
| Male | 45.5% | 3.6 | £24,235 |
Average female vs average male salary: 1.3%
Job Level C
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 69.0% | 3.0 | £27,274 |
| Male | 31.0% | 2.5 | £26,989 |
Average female vs average male salary: 1.1%
Job Level D
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 68.2% | 3.8 | £35,416 |
| Male | 31.8% | 3.2 | £35,055 |
Average female vs average male salary: 1.0%
Job Level E
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% | 3.9 | £45,598 |
| Male | 37.8% | 4.4 | £45,312 |
Average female vs average male salary: 0.6%
Job Level F
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% | 3.7 | £59,708 |
| Male | 39.3% | 3.5 | £59,751 |
Average female vs average male salary: -0.1%
Job Level G
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% | 1.7 | £74,996 |
| Male | 39.0% | 3.0 | £76,185 |
Average female vs average male salary: -1.6%
Job Level G2
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% | 2.5 | £97,558 |
| Male | 41.4% | 2.5 | £97,970 |
Average female vs average male salary: -0.4%
Job Level H
| Gender | Proportion of staff | Average time in grade (years) | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 1.9 | £124,759 |
| Male | 44.4% | 3.2 | £140,260 |
Average female vs average male salary: -11.1%