EU Pay Transparency Directive 2026

GenderGov™
The EU Pay Transparency Platform

Report accurately, defend confidently, and structure pay decisions for EU compliance — built for organisations preparing for real scrutiny.

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Why GenderGov™

The Directive Changes More Than Reporting.

The Directive's obligations are well-defined. The challenge isn't knowing what's required — it's having the structure, data, and documentation in place when those obligations activate.

Most organisations face a gap not in awareness, but in operational readiness — the ability to explain, document, and defend pay decisions when scrutiny arrives.

GenderGov™ was built to close that gap — giving HR, Reward, and Finance teams the structured infrastructure they need before the deadline.

From 2026 onward, organisations must be prepared to:

  • Disclose salary ranges to candidates.
  • Provide employees with pay information upon request.
  • Report gender pay gap data.
  • Address unexplained gaps exceeding defined thresholds.
  • Demonstrate objective criteria behind pay positioning decisions.

One platform. Structured for every EU pay transparency obligation.

GenderGov maps directly to the Directive's requirements — so every feature corresponds to a real obligation you need to meet.

Pay Gap Analysis & Remediation

Identify gender pay gaps across all required metrics, including the 5% threshold trigger, with structured outputs and defensible explanations.

AI-Assisted Corrective Action Reports

Generate structured, AI-assisted reports that highlight potential drivers of pay gaps and support informed, defensible decision-making.

EU Pay Gap Reporting

Disclosure-ready reports aligned to Directive requirements — structured outputs for regulatory, internal, and audit use.

Structured Reporting Data Layer

Standardise and organise compensation data into Directive-aligned formats — accuracy, consistency, and reliability across every calculation.

MEAN PAY GAP · Q1 2026 8.3% vs 5.0% threshold 5% 8.3% Median Pay Gap 7.1% Bonus Gap 100.0% Prior period 4.1% ↑ Categories affected L3–L4 Sales Operations ! THRESHOLD ALERT Pay gap exceeds 5% threshold Structured review may be required to assess and document underlying drivers of the pay gap. What this means: Art. 9 Joint Assessment may be triggered CAR documentation may be required Employee notification obligation may apply 👉 Generate CAR Insights Directive (EU) 2023/970, Art. 9 · Automated threshold monitoring
AI-Generated Suggestions × Choose from the AI-generated suggestions below. Customise each as needed before applying. Option 1 Structural Structural analysis indicates potential issues in role distribution across organisational levels, with possible underrepresentation in senior positions. Historical hiring patterns and promotion pathways may have created systemic disadvantage over time. Use this option → Option 2 Process Process evaluation identifies opportunities to strengthen compensation and promotion procedures. Current practices may lack sufficient transparency or standardisation, potentially leading to unconscious bias in decisions that affect pay equity outcomes. Use this option → Option 3 Cultural Cultural factors may include workplace norms that inadvertently impact career progression. Limited training opportunities, inflexible work arrangements, or unconscious bias in performance evaluations may be contributing to observed disparities. Use this option → Generated by GenderGov AI · 3 suggestions · Art. 9 compliant narrative Close
Pay Gap Analysis 68.7% Mean Gender Pay Gap 100.0% Median Gender Pay Gap Bonus Gap Analysis 68.4% Mean Bonus Gap 100.0% Median Bonus Gap Quartile Distribution Lower Quartile Q1 100% 50% 0% 50.0% 0.0% 1 employee 0 employees Lower Middle Q2 100% 50% 0% 50.0% 0.0% 1 employee 0 employees Upper Middle Q3 100% 50% 0% 0.0% 0.0% 0 employees 0 employees Upper Quartile Q4 100% 50% 0% 25.0% 75.0% 1 employee 3 employees
STRUCTURED PAY DATA · Q1 2026 ✓ VALIDATED Compensation Categories 14 categories · 127 employees Role Category Pay Band Employees Mean Pay Status Software Engineer L3 €55k–€72k 18 €63,400 Mapped Sales Lead €60k–€85k 11 €71,200 Review Operations Director €90k–€130k 5 €108,500 Mapped Customer Success €42k–€58k 24 €49,800 Mapped + 10 more categories Directive Annex I Field Mapping 8 / 9 fields mapped Full-pay relevant employees Art. 28 / Annex I Pay component breakdown Art. 28(b) Supplementary pay types Art. 28(c) Working time adjustments Annex I §2 Quartile pay bands Art. 28(e) Bonus & variable pay Art. 28(d) Role categorisation Art. 28(a) ! Overtime classification Pending Aligned to Directive (EU) 2023/970 Annex I methodology Export ready →

GenderGov is not payroll software.

It is a compliance structuring layer.

Designed for Organisations Preparing for 2026 Readiness

GenderGov is built for organisations navigating EU Pay Transparency obligations across structure, data, and disclosure.

EU employers subject to pay transparency reporting thresholds

Preparing for Directive-aligned reporting obligations across workforce size categories and timelines.

Organisations operating across multiple EU jurisdictions

Managing differences in Member State transpositions while maintaining consistency in pay reporting and documentation.

HR & Reward leaders formalising pay decision frameworks

Building structured, defensible approaches to explain pay outcomes using objective, gender-neutral criteria.

CFOs and governance teams assessing compliance exposure

Understanding financial, legal, and reputational risk linked to unexplained pay gaps and reporting obligations.

Boards preparing for transparency and disclosure accountability

Ensuring governance structures are ready for employee rights, candidate disclosure, and regulatory scrutiny.

Whether your pay structures are established or evolving, GenderGov ensures they are documented, aligned, and ready for disclosure.

Features

From Pay Data to Defensible Compliance

Structure, document, and report pay data in line with EU Pay Transparency requirements — with clear, explainable outputs and AI-assisted guidance.

Directive-Aligned Pay Gap Reporting

Generate structured gender pay gap reports aligned with EU requirements. Upload your data and receive outputs ready for disclosure and regulatory review.

Compliance Readiness

Track your compliance status in real-time with an intuitive dashboard. See exactly where you stand and what actions are needed before key deadlines.

Employee Data Management

Securely manage employee compensation data with role-based access controls. Upload data from your existing HRIS.

Audit-Ready Reports

Generate documentation that meets regulatory requirements. Every report is structured to satisfy auditor expectations with full traceability and version history.

AI-Assisted Corrective Insights

Receive structured guidance on potential corrective actions based on identified gaps — supporting internal decision-making without enforcing changes.

EU-Aligned Regulatory Coverage

Stay aligned with evolving EU requirements as member states implement the directive. Ensure your reporting remains consistent across jurisdictions.

How It Works

From data to compliance in four steps

GenderGov guides you through the entire compliance journey — no consultants required.

1

Register Your Company

Create your organisation profile and configure your reporting structure and jurisdictions.

2

Upload Payroll Data

Upload your compensation data securely using structured templates— securely and accurately.

3

Generate Reports

Produce compliant reports formatted for your member state's requirements.

4

Prepare for Disclosure

Access audit-ready outputs and AI-assisted corrective insights to support internal review and disclosure readiness.

Coverage Across EU Jurisdictions

Supporting EU Pay Transparency requirements across jurisdictions

Coverage expands as EU member states implement Directive (EU) 2023/970.

Member State Transposition Tracker

Follow how each EU member state is implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970 — timelines, national legislation status, and employer impact.

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Security & Compliance

Built for trust, designed for compliance

Your employee data deserves the highest level of protection. GenderGov exceeds industry standards.

GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Data processing agreements, privacy impact assessments, and data minimisation built in.

Secure by Design

End-to-end encryption, role-based access controls, and comprehensive audit logging — security built into the platform from the ground up.

EU Data Residency

All data hosted exclusively within the European Union. No transatlantic data transfers. Full data sovereignty guaranteed.

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