Kooth gender pay gap summary – 2026/27
Kooth is committed to fair and equitable experiences for all colleagues. This report sets out our gender pay gap for 2026/27, alongside prior years.
It measures the difference between the median hourly pay of men and women, expressed as a percentage of men’s pay. It is not the same as equal pay, which relates to men and women receiving the same pay for the same or equivalent work.
Our 2026/27 results show a significant reduction in Kooth’s gender pay gap compared with previous years. While there is more to do, we remain committed to understanding the factors contributing to the gap and taking action to support continued progress in future years.
Key Findings
Metric | 2026/27 Result | Key Insight |
Mean Gender Pay Gap | 25.7% | Men’s average pay is 25.7% higher than women’s. |
Median Gender Pay Gap | 20.2% | Women’s pay is 20.2% lower at the midpoint. |
Mean Bonus Pay Gap | 40.0% | Men’s bonuses are higher on average. |
Median Bonus Pay Gap | 0% | Typical (median) bonus values are equal. |
Pay Quartile Representation
This table shows the gender distribution across four equal pay quartiles:
Quartile | Women | Men |
Upper hourly pay (highest paid) | 59.0% | 41.0% |
Upper middle hourly pay | 78.2% | 21.8% |
Lower middle hourly pay | 85.9% | 14.1% |
Lower hourly pay | 83.3% | 16.7% |
Previous Years
• 2025/26: Median gender pay gap: 35.0%. Mean gender pay gap: 30.9%
• 2024/25: Median gender pay gap: 28.6%. Mean gender pay gap: 28.2%
• 2023/24: Median gender pay gap: 18.2%. Mean gender pay gap 37.1%
• 2022/23: Median gender pay gap: 13.8%. Mean gender pay gap 36.9%
Kooth remains committed to closing the gender pay gap and creating a workplace where all employees are supported, valued and rewarded fairly.