Recent research highlights roles where women out-earn men.
- Community and civil enforcement leads with a 28.9% pay gap.
- Welfare professionals have a gender pay gap of 20.9%.
- Biological scientists follow closely with a 20.6% disparity.
- The findings may inspire career reconsiderations among women.
Recent research by Wealth of Geeks, utilising data from the Office for National Statistics, has identified specific occupations where women have surpassed men in terms of earnings. The analysis has brought to light the roles in which women earn more, challenging the pervasive gender pay gap traditionally skewed in men’s favour.
Community and civil enforcement occupations top the list, recording a significant 28.9% pay gap in favour of women. In this field, women earn an average of £16.11 per hour, whereas their male counterparts earn £12.50 per hour, demonstrating a reversal of the conventional gender pay patterns.
Welfare professionals rank second with a 20.9% gender pay gap, where women have the upper hand, earning an hourly wage of £20.77 compared to £17.18 earned by men. The responsibilities in this role encompass mentorship, advocacy, and the facilitation of adoption processes.
Following closely are biological scientists, with a pay gap of 20.6%. Women in these roles earn an average of £20.30 per hour, highlighting a pay difference where men earn £3.46 less per hour. These professionals are tasked with studying the intricacies of living organisms and their environments.
Hire services managers and proprietors exhibit a 20.3% pay difference favouring women. This role involves business management responsibilities, with women earning £14.52 per hour compared to £12.07 for men, reinforcing the evolving workplace dynamics.
Another notable profession is that of personal assistants and secretaries, showcasing a 17.1% pay gap. Women earn £14.37 hourly, surpassing men’s £12.27. Their duties typically involve comprehensive administrative support.
The list continues with special needs education teaching professionals, veterinarians, occupational therapists, social and humanities scientists, and publicans. Women in these fields respectively earn 16.8%, 14.3%, 13.2%, 12.4%, and 11.4% more than their male counterparts, highlighting their significant contributions and challenges against traditional pay structures.
Michael Dinich from Wealth of Geeks comments, “It is fascinating to see such a drastic difference in hourly pay between men and women in these roles. Many women across the UK may have been the victim of the gender pay gap for years, but it is interesting to see which job roles they are now able to earn more than men.”
The findings provide a promising perspective on gender pay dynamics, presenting opportunities for women in these professions.
