Men in the UK are 30 % more likely to be promoted than women , according to data from the Chartered Management Institute and XpertHR . Men are 40 per cent more likely than women to be promoted in management roles, according to new research. The average full - time salary for male managers , at £ ##500 , is almost £ ##500 more than a female equivalent , while at CEO level , the male basic average salary was £ 131,673 , £ 16,513 more than their female counterparts . This is set to come into force next year , making it compulsory for large UK companies to report on the pay gap between male and female employees .
Men in the UK are 30 % more likely to be promoted than women , according to data from the Chartered Management Institute and XpertHR . The average full - time salary for male managers , at £ ##500 , is almost £ ##500 more than a female equivalent , while at CEO level , the male basic average salary was £ 131,673 , £ 16,513 more than their female counterparts . This is set to come into force next year , making it compulsory for large UK companies to report on the pay gap between male and female employees .