The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has reported a 9.6% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2025, down from 10.1% in 2024.
This is due to the average hourly pay for men increasing by £2.49, or 9.88%, to £27.57 and increasing by £2.38, or 10.55%, to £24.93 for women.
The CPS’ 2025 median hourly gender pay gap was 27.4%, up from 21.1% in 2024.
This is due to a high concentration of women in junior grades within the lower and the lower middle quartiles. Staff turnover and recruitment have also had an impact.
Additionally, between 2024 and 2025, the median hourly rate of pay for men increased by £4.97, or 20%, from £24.21 to £29.18, while women’s rose by £2.85, or 15%, from £18.95 to £21.18.
CPS’ lower pay quartile consists of 25.1% of men and 74.9% of women, compared to 26.5% of men and 73.5% of women in 2024. Its upper pay quartile consists of 38.5% of men and 61.5% of women, compared to 39.8% of men and 60.2% of women in 2024.
The organisation’s 2025 mean gender bonus gap was 10.2%, down from 22.1% in 2024. Its median gender bonus gap was zero, unchanged from 2024.
Its mean bonus gap is subject to fluctuation, as awards under its non-consolidated performance related pay scheme available to its most senior roles vary in value, while those for its in-year employee recognition schemes are a fixed amount. Both are linked to individual performance and contribution, which vary.
Helen Starkey, chief people officer at Crown Prosecution Service, said: “We remain committed to creating a workplace where all employees can thrive through family-friendly and inclusive policies. These include enhanced parental leave, flexible and hybrid working options, part-time opportunities, and targeted support for carers, helping staff balance professional and personal responsibilities.
“Such measures have contributed to maintaining a stable female workforce of 66–68% over the past 11 years and have ensured that we continue to exceed civil service averages for female representation across most grades, including the senior civil servant grade. By embedding flexibility and inclusion into everyday practices, the organisation continues to foster an environment that supports long-term career sustainability, particularly for women.”
