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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Lori Campbell

The industry where women work 99 days for free - and why salaries are only part of the problem

Women in financial services are earning around 30 per cent less than men, according to new research - effectively working 99 days of the year for free.

Data from eFinancialCareers’ latest Compensation Report found women in finance earned around £104,000 on average in 2025, compared with £135,000 for men in the UK. It highlights a significant gap even at higher salary levels.

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