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Permanent Secretaries: Pay

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 120631

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the average salary is for a (a) male and (b) female Permanent Secretary.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

Of the 21 Heads of Department: For (a) Male Heads of Department the average salary as of 16 March 2026 is £200,324.For (b) Female Heads of Department the average Salary as of 16 March 2026 is £199,329.

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