Macmillan Publishers International Limited (MPIL) publishes gender pay gap report
Macmillan Publishers International Limited (MPIL) - comprising Pan Macmillan UK, Priddy Books, Macmillan Learning UK, and Macmillan Distribution Limited (MDL) - has today released its 2026 Gender Pay Gap Report. The company’s data reveals a significant gender pay gap in favour of women, alongside a historic reduction in the mean bonus gap.
The latest snapshot reveals that MPIL’s mean gender pay gap is 17% in favour of women, a two-percentage-point increase from the previous year. This gap is driven by robust female representation at the senior level, with women comprising 71% of the top pay quartile. Conversely, men represent 54% of the lowest-paid quartile, a figure largely attributed to the high concentration of male employees in warehouse roles at the Swansea distribution centre.
Notably, the mean bonus gender pay gap has seen a significant reduction, falling from 51% in 2024 to 2.5% in 2026 - the lowest since reporting began in 2017.
The company also conducted an underlying analysis to account for the impact of salary sacrifice schemes. Excluding these voluntary deductions, the mean gender pay gap remains significant at 16% in favour of women. This confirms that our current pay structure remains the consistent trend, independent of individual benefit choices.
Beyond these figures, Pan Macmillan continues to be a leader in workplace equity. Last year, the company was named "Best for Mothers" at the 2025 Working Families Awards. Building on this momentum, Pan Macmillan recently qualified as a Spring Back Premium Returnity™ Partner - the highest tier of recognition for organisations providing an outstanding environment for parents returning to the workforce.
Briony Grogan, Director of People & Culture at Pan Macmillan, said:
'While the MPIL 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 market-leading support for parents and fostering our new 'Pause' menopause network, we ensure that a flourishing career and a fulfilling personal life can coexist. 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.'
