Macmillan Publishers International (MPI) has reported a -17% mean gender pay gap for 2025, compared to -15% in 2024.
MPIL comprises Pan Macmillan UK, Priddy Books, Macmillan Learning UK, and Macmillan Distribution.
Its median gender pay gap for 2025 stood at -31, versus -30% in 2024.
The gaps are driven by women comprising 71% of the top pay quartile. Conversely, men represent 54% of the lowest pay quartile, attributed to the high concentration of male employees in warehouse roles at the organisation’s Swansea distribution centre.
MPI’s 2025 mean bonus gender pay gap fell from 51% in 2024 to 2.5% in 2025, which was the lowest since it began reporting in 2017. A total of 53% of male and 77% of female employees received a bonus in 2025, compared to 35% of men and 74% of women in 2024.
The higher proportion of women receiving a bonus is due to Pan Macmillan paying an organisation-wide bonus, whereas there is no comparable bonus paid to Macmillan Distribution employees.
The organisation also conducted an analysis to account for the impact of salary sacrifice arrangements. Excluding these voluntary deductions, the mean gender pay gap was 16% in favour of women.
Briony Grogan, director of people and culture at Pan Macmillan, said: “While the MPI pay gap is fundamentally shaped by the different workforce demographics across our distribution hubs and publishing offices, we are proud that 71% of our most senior roles are now held by women.
“Beyond the numbers, what truly defines Pan Macmillan is our commitment to supporting the whole person. By investing in support for parents and fostering our new Pause menopause network, we ensure that a flourishing career and a fulfilling personal life can co-exist. We are proud to be building a progressive, vibrant home for talent, a place where everyone, regardless of their background, life choices or career path, has the space to thrive.”
