Male FTSE 100 CEOs earning up to 110% more than females

Seven female CEOs

Laura Dew
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The average pay for male FTSE 100 CEOs is 110% more than their female counterparts with the average male CEO earning £5.9m compared to £2.7m for females, according to a report by the CIPD and High Pay Centre.

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