High Pay Centre
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An independent, non-partisan think tank focused on the causes and consequences of economic inequality, with a particular interest in top pay.
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If you want to see companies pay for contributing to such extreme inequality, you can sign our petition for a 'Fat Cat Tax' here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fa...
‘Fat Cat Tax’: Make companies pay for extreme inequalities
This year, the average FTSE100 CEO took less than three days to earn what the typical UK worker will in all of 2026. In the case of Melrose, where the CEO earned 1509 times the median UK salary, it wi...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:38 PM
If you want to see companies pay for contributing to such extreme inequality, you can sign our petition for a 'Fat Cat Tax' here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fa...
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The highest paid FTSE 100 CEO in 2025 took just over two hours to earn the same as the typical UK worker will all year.
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The highest paid FTSE 100 CEO in 2025 took just over two hours to earn the same as the typical UK worker will all year.
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
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Thanks to @highpaycentre.bsky.social for showing how deep inequality runs. Is a CEO worth 1500 of the rest of us?
We've (naturally) run the numbers for unpaid carers too; Melrose's CEO package is over 13,600x what carers live on. Our priorities are upside down. Let’s change them.
We've (naturally) run the numbers for unpaid carers too; Melrose's CEO package is over 13,600x what carers live on. Our priorities are upside down. Let’s change them.
The highest paid FTSE 100 CEO in 2025 took just over two hours to earn the same as the typical UK worker will all year.
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
January 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Thanks to @highpaycentre.bsky.social for showing how deep inequality runs. Is a CEO worth 1500 of the rest of us?
We've (naturally) run the numbers for unpaid carers too; Melrose's CEO package is over 13,600x what carers live on. Our priorities are upside down. Let’s change them.
We've (naturally) run the numbers for unpaid carers too; Melrose's CEO package is over 13,600x what carers live on. Our priorities are upside down. Let’s change them.
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The good news is you can do something about it: sign the @highpaycentre.bsky.social's petition for a fat cat tax that disincentivises this kind of wild pay inequality!
‘Fat Cat Tax’: Make companies pay for extreme inequalities
This year, the average FTSE100 CEO took less than three days to earn what the typical UK worker will in all of 2026. In the case of Melrose, where the CEO earned 1509 times the median UK salary, it wi...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
The good news is you can do something about it: sign the @highpaycentre.bsky.social's petition for a fat cat tax that disincentivises this kind of wild pay inequality!
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We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
Fat Cat Day 2026 - High Pay Centre
Data shows the average FTSE 100 CEO will take just over two days to earn the median UK worker's full time annual salary. Median FTSE100 CEO pay amounted to £4.398 million (excluding pension), 113 time...
highpaycentre.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
The highest paid FTSE 100 CEO in 2025 took just over two hours to earn the same as the typical UK worker will all year.
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The highest paid FTSE 100 CEO in 2025 took just over two hours to earn the same as the typical UK worker will all year.
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society.
Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
HPC data shows the FTSE 100 CEO just over two days to earn the median UK worker’s full time annual salary. Average CEO pay is £4.4m — 113× the median worker’s salary of £39,039.
With long-term wage stagnation, how can this possibly be justified?
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
With long-term wage stagnation, how can this possibly be justified?
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
January 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
HPC data shows the FTSE 100 CEO just over two days to earn the median UK worker’s full time annual salary. Average CEO pay is £4.4m — 113× the median worker’s salary of £39,039.
With long-term wage stagnation, how can this possibly be justified?
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
With long-term wage stagnation, how can this possibly be justified?
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
Against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, data highlights a worrying trend: CEO salary increases outstripping the wider workforce. Of 88 FTSE100 firms, 13 (15%) increased the salary of their CEO to a greater degree than their workforce during the 2024 financial year.
December 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, data highlights a worrying trend: CEO salary increases outstripping the wider workforce. Of 88 FTSE100 firms, 13 (15%) increased the salary of their CEO to a greater degree than their workforce during the 2024 financial year.
Excellent news to see the Employment Rights Bill has now made it through parliament.
Stronger union rights are fundamental to both tackling pay inequality and ensuring workers have more say in how their workplaces are run.`
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Stronger union rights are fundamental to both tackling pay inequality and ensuring workers have more say in how their workplaces are run.`
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excellent news to see the Employment Rights Bill has now made it through parliament.
Stronger union rights are fundamental to both tackling pay inequality and ensuring workers have more say in how their workplaces are run.`
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Stronger union rights are fundamental to both tackling pay inequality and ensuring workers have more say in how their workplaces are run.`
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A CEO's pay should never be determined based on how much their peers are paid.
The value a CEO actually creates for their company, and how their pay aligns with the rest of the workforce, should be far more critical factors in determining how much they are paid.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The value a CEO actually creates for their company, and how their pay aligns with the rest of the workforce, should be far more critical factors in determining how much they are paid.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Don’t use ‘boilerplate’ reasons to justify big executive pay rises, UK firms warned
Investment Association, influential group of shareholders, urges pay committees to avoid ‘benchmarking’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
A CEO's pay should never be determined based on how much their peers are paid.
The value a CEO actually creates for their company, and how their pay aligns with the rest of the workforce, should be far more critical factors in determining how much they are paid.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The value a CEO actually creates for their company, and how their pay aligns with the rest of the workforce, should be far more critical factors in determining how much they are paid.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"Share of job postings that included information on pay fell to 55 per cent in October, down 10 per cent on a year earlier":
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www.ft.com/content/e951...
UK employers less likely to disclose salary or to offer perks amid hiring slump
Share of job postings that included information on pay fell to 55 per cent in October, down 10 per cent on a year earlier
www.ft.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"Share of job postings that included information on pay fell to 55 per cent in October, down 10 per cent on a year earlier":
www.ft.com/content/e951...
www.ft.com/content/e951...
For 15 years the High Pay Centre has fought hard to tackle runaway pay inequality.
But funding for organisations fighting economic inequality has become increasingly scare.
Become a regular supporter today to help us keep up the fight. highpaycentre.org/donate/
But funding for organisations fighting economic inequality has become increasingly scare.
Become a regular supporter today to help us keep up the fight. highpaycentre.org/donate/
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For 15 years the High Pay Centre has fought hard to tackle runaway pay inequality.
But funding for organisations fighting economic inequality has become increasingly scare.
Become a regular supporter today to help us keep up the fight. highpaycentre.org/donate/
But funding for organisations fighting economic inequality has become increasingly scare.
Become a regular supporter today to help us keep up the fight. highpaycentre.org/donate/
UK banks are at their most profitable in years. The 'big four' have made £1bn a week this year, while they saw £45.9bn of profits in 2024 alone. The budget has missed a clear opportunity to raise crucial money for public services and redistribute corporate wealth fairly.
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
UK banks are at their most profitable in years. The 'big four' have made £1bn a week this year, while they saw £45.9bn of profits in 2024 alone. The budget has missed a clear opportunity to raise crucial money for public services and redistribute corporate wealth fairly.
Budget Response 2025: The High Pay Centre acknowledges a number of the positive proposals included, though the freezing of income tax thresholds in particular will hit working people hard.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Budget Response 2025: The High Pay Centre acknowledges a number of the positive proposals included, though the freezing of income tax thresholds in particular will hit working people hard.
While wages are the typical area of HPC focus when it comes to debates regarding fairness of pay and income inequality, pension provisions also inevitably affect employees’ standard of living in retirement.
highpaycentre.org/budget-2025-...
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Budget 2025: How could it affect pension provisions? - High Pay Centre
How could the budget affect pension provisions and why is the salary-sacrifice scheme so important to workers
highpaycentre.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
While wages are the typical area of HPC focus when it comes to debates regarding fairness of pay and income inequality, pension provisions also inevitably affect employees’ standard of living in retirement.
highpaycentre.org/budget-2025-...
highpaycentre.org/budget-2025-...
HPC research shows the proportion of FTSE100 profits returned to shareholders through dividends and share buyback schemes increased for three consecutive years following the pandemic, reaching almost 70% of total profits.
https://highpaycentre.org/budget-2025-higher-taxes-on-dividends/
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November 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
HPC research shows the proportion of FTSE100 profits returned to shareholders through dividends and share buyback schemes increased for three consecutive years following the pandemic, reaching almost 70% of total profits.
MPs should support @liambyrnemp.bsky.social and @shareaction.bsky.social's proposed amendment to the pension schemes bill requiring funds consider how investments affect beneficiaries’ living standards, ethical views, and wider societal and environmental impacts.
highpaycentre.org/pensions-sch...
highpaycentre.org/pensions-sch...
Pensions Schemes Bill - High Pay Centre
Business and Trade Select Committee Chair Liam Byrne proposes amendment requiring funds to consider how their investments affect beneficiaries’ living standards, ethical views, and wider societal and ...
highpaycentre.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
MPs should support @liambyrnemp.bsky.social and @shareaction.bsky.social's proposed amendment to the pension schemes bill requiring funds consider how investments affect beneficiaries’ living standards, ethical views, and wider societal and environmental impacts.
highpaycentre.org/pensions-sch...
highpaycentre.org/pensions-sch...
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We can't go on like this. Our current economic model urgently needs radical reform
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Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Signals a Dystopian Turn in Capitalism - High Pay Centre
One individual’s pay package exceeds the GDP of most countries - a stark reminder of how extreme executive rewards fuel inequality and public discontent. HPC Interim Director Andrew Speke writes on El...
highpaycentre.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We can't go on like this. Our current economic model urgently needs radical reform
highpaycentre.org/musks-1-tril...
highpaycentre.org/musks-1-tril...
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$1 trillion pack packages reflect an economic model which is broken and in urgent need of radical reform
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
$1 trillion pack packages reflect an economic model which is broken and in urgent need of radical reform
We can't go on like this. Our current economic model urgently needs radical reform
highpaycentre.org/musks-1-tril...
highpaycentre.org/musks-1-tril...
Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Signals a Dystopian Turn in Capitalism - High Pay Centre
One individual’s pay package exceeds the GDP of most countries - a stark reminder of how extreme executive rewards fuel inequality and public discontent. HPC Interim Director Andrew Speke writes on El...
highpaycentre.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We can't go on like this. Our current economic model urgently needs radical reform
highpaycentre.org/musks-1-tril...
highpaycentre.org/musks-1-tril...
$1 trillion pack packages reflect an economic model which is broken and in urgent need of radical reform
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
$1 trillion pack packages reflect an economic model which is broken and in urgent need of radical reform
Musk’s $1 trillion pay package is a truly bleak milestone. Awarding so much to one individual reflects a model of capitalism that feels increasingly dystopian - massively rewarding a tiny few while many people’s living standards continue to decline.
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Musk’s $1 trillion pay package is a truly bleak milestone. Awarding so much to one individual reflects a model of capitalism that feels increasingly dystopian - massively rewarding a tiny few while many people’s living standards continue to decline.
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
We've supported @cipd.bsky.social and Railpen on this new report out today which highlights the insufficiency of current standards of workforce reporting and provides some policy recommendations on how this could be improved.
www.cipd.org/en/knowledge...
www.cipd.org/en/knowledge...
CIPD | Future of workforce reporting
Based on an assessment of FTSE 100 annual reports and focus groups with investors and HR leaders, this report gives benchmarking data, insights and practical recommendations for improving workforce re...
www.cipd.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We've supported @cipd.bsky.social and Railpen on this new report out today which highlights the insufficiency of current standards of workforce reporting and provides some policy recommendations on how this could be improved.
www.cipd.org/en/knowledge...
www.cipd.org/en/knowledge...
A higher minimum wage is a sign of a healthier, fairer economy. Rather than worrying that it brings lower-paid and graduate workers closer together, companies should make sure their pay systems are fair across the board.
www.ft.com/content/b436...
www.ft.com/content/b436...
City bosses warn on pay as minimum wage closes in on graduate salaries
Chief executives voice fears about impact on recruitment ahead of expected rise in Budget
www.ft.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A higher minimum wage is a sign of a healthier, fairer economy. Rather than worrying that it brings lower-paid and graduate workers closer together, companies should make sure their pay systems are fair across the board.
www.ft.com/content/b436...
www.ft.com/content/b436...
This year we attended the AGMs of FTSE 100 retail companies to challenge them on why they aren’t doing more to promote worker representation in company decision-making.
highpaycentre.org/annual-gener...
highpaycentre.org/annual-gener...
AGM Season 2025: Lessons on Strengthening Employee Voice in UK Retail - High Pay Centre
High Pay Centre (HPC) Researcher Paddy Goffey explains how HPC challenged FTSE 100 retailers on meaningful employee participation and governance reform during the 2025 AGM season.
highpaycentre.org
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This year we attended the AGMs of FTSE 100 retail companies to challenge them on why they aren’t doing more to promote worker representation in company decision-making.
highpaycentre.org/annual-gener...
highpaycentre.org/annual-gener...