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LGB+ disclosure is linked to higher pay in NHS England

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Research area:Labour economicsGender StudiesGender Diversity and Inequality

What the study found

The study found that pay patterns in the National Health Service in England varied by LGB+ identity and by whether employees disclosed that identity at work. The abstract reports substantial differences within the LGB+ group and says disclosure was linked to higher pay, with larger returns for LGB+ men.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that studies of pay gaps that allow workers to disclose sexual identity are rare, and the findings add to understanding of outcomes facing LGB+ workers in the labour market. The study suggests that disclosure is related to higher pay through larger returns on the endowments of LGB+ employees, especially men.

What the researchers tested

The researchers used a rich survey of employees from the National Health Service in England. They examined the relationship between relative pay, LGB+ identity, and disclosure for both men and women.

What worked and what didn't

The abstract says the findings revealed substantial heterogeneity within the LGB+ group. It also says disclosure was associated with higher pay, and that the returns on the endowments of LGB+ employees were larger, especially for men.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe detailed limitations, and it does not provide numerical estimates in the available summary. The findings are reported for employees in the National Health Service in England, so the scope is limited to that setting.

Key points

  • The study examined pay, LGB+ identity, and disclosure among National Health Service employees in England.
  • Disclosure of LGB+ identity at work was linked to higher pay in the abstract's findings.
  • The association with higher pay was stronger for LGB+ men.
  • The abstract reports substantial heterogeneity within the LGB+ group.
  • The summary does not include detailed limitations or numerical results.

Disclosure

Research title:
LGB+ disclosure is linked to higher pay in NHS England
Authors:
Karen Ann Mumford, Edith Aguirre, Anna Einarsdóttir, Bridget Lockyer, Melisa Sayli, Benjamin Arthur Smith
Institutions:
IZA – Institute of Labor Economics, University of York, University of Essex, University of Surrey, Townsville Hospital
Publication date:
2026-03-04
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0342384
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