The industry where women work 99 days for free - and why salaries are only part of the problem
Women in the financial services industry earn around 30% less than men, equating to effectively working 99 days a year for free, according to new research. The pay gap extends beyond salaries, affecting long-term financial outcomes such as savings, pensions, and retirement security. Structural issues like bonus opacity, part-time work, and underrepresentation in senior roles contribute to the disparity.
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MoneyThe industry where women work 99 days for free - and why salaries are only part of the problemPay differences are only the start - lower income affects ability to save, invest and plan for retirementLori Campbell Money writer Friday 01 May 2026 11:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2968725","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/money/gender-pay-gap-financial-services-women-salaries-jobs-b2968725.html","title":"The industry where women work 99 days for free"}}Moving ISAs - Holly MackaySPONSORED BY TRADING 212The Independent…
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