Gender pay gap in construction
In construction (SIC section F) 321 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 21.7% more; 93% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | +100.0% | +9.9% | 500 to 999 |
| H.W. MARTIN (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) LIMITED | +60.0% | +43.0% | 500 to 999 |
| ALLTASK LIMITED | +58.2% | +52.1% | 250 to 499 |
| ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED | +57.0% | +39.0% | Less than 250 |
| BAM CONSTRUCT & VENTURES UK LIMITED | +52.1% | +37.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
| P.J. CAREY (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED | +51.0% | +51.5% | 250 to 499 |
| DERRY BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED | +50.0% | +37.0% | 250 to 499 |
| ESSEX SERVICES GROUP LIMITED | +50.0% | +46.0% | 250 to 499 |
| BRIGGS & FORRESTER ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED | +48.8% | +44.7% | Less than 250 |
| MAP GROUP (UK) LIMITED | +48.0% | +11.9% | 250 to 499 |
| WINVIC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | +46.6% | +39.5% | 500 to 999 |
| HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 PLC | +45.5% | +36.0% | 250 to 499 |
| MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | +45.5% | +39.8% | 500 to 999 |
| MCLAUGHLIN & HARVEY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | +45.2% | +36.2% | 250 to 499 |
| E.W. BEARD LIMITED | +44.9% | +38.8% | 250 to 499 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| W M DONALD LIMITED | -28.7% | -6.0% | 250 to 499 |
| SMITH AND BYFORD LIMITED | -20.0% | -16.0% | 250 to 499 |
| HIGHWAY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LIMITED | -13.5% | -21.0% | 250 to 499 |
| REDS10 (UK) LIMITED | -9.4% | +1.8% | 250 to 499 |
| CUERDEN ESTATES LTD. | -9.0% | -4.5% | 500 to 999 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | -8.1% | +0.3% | 500 to 999 |
| ENCON INSULATION LIMITED | -7.6% | -1.2% | 500 to 999 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | -6.5% | 0.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
| CUBICO (UK) LIMITED | -4.9% | -2.2% | 500 to 999 |
| REDROW HOMES LIMITED | -3.8% | -0.8% | 1000 to 4999 |
| C-URB 6 LTD | -3.7% | -14.5% | 250 to 499 |
| CCF LIMITED | -3.6% | -5.8% | 500 to 999 |
| MOMENTUM INSTORE LIMITED | -3.3% | +0.7% | 250 to 499 |
| SWISSLOG (UK) LTD. | -2.4% | +8.2% | 250 to 499 |
| SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED | -1.8% | -10.0% | 1000 to 4999 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +11.1% | +8.6% |
| BDW TRADING LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +7.6% | +6.6% |
| BYLOR SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +17.8% | +14.1% |
| LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.4% | +3.3% |
| MORGAN SINDALL GROUP PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +30.0% | +25.2% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.7% | +4.5% |
| ONE STOP STORES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.9% | +6.6% |
| WILSON JAMES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.2% | +4.8% |
| AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION LTD | 1000 to 4999 | +23.5% | +19.5% |
| AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +22.1% | +17.5% |
| AXIS EUROPE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +17.4% | +13.2% |
| BAM CONSTRUCT & VENTURES UK LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +52.1% | +37.0% |
| BAM NUTTALL LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +21.7% | +16.6% |
| BARHALE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +19.6% | +15.8% |
| BELL GROUP LTD | 1000 to 4999 | +11.0% | +5.0% |
| BELLWAY HOMES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +22.2% | +19.9% |
| BILFINGER UK LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +36.4% | +31.5% |
| BOUYGUES (U.K.) LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +25.6% | +26.4% |
| BRAND ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UK, LTD. | 1000 to 4999 | +0.1% | -1.1% |
| CALA MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +23.5% | +22.3% |
| CBRE LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +24.4% | +27.1% |
| Chesterfield Borough Council | 1000 to 4999 | +10.8% | +9.4% |
| COLAS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +16.9% | +15.6% |
| COLAS RAIL LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +24.5% | +14.8% |
| CORSERV SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +14.5% | +13.4% |
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Source: Gender pay gap service (GOV.UK), reporting year 2025/26 (snapshot date 5 April 2025 for private and voluntary employers, 31 March 2026 for public bodies), Open Government Licence v3.0. Employers with 250 or more staff must report each year. A positive gap means men are paid more on that measure. Company-level data only: the person named as responsible in the filing is not included. Independent of the Government Equalities Office.
Questions
What is the gender pay gap in construction?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 21.7% (321 employers). 93% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in construction: 321 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/f/, data as of 2026-10-25.