Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 120631
Permanent Secretaries: Pay
Tabled: 13 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the average salary is for a (a) male and (b) female Permanent Secretary.
Answer
Satvir KaurOf 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.