This comprehensive report delves into the persistent gender pay gap within the UK's higher education sector. Despite an environment where women are increasingly visible in both student and staff roles, a wage disparity remains, with women earning on average 11.9% less than their male counterparts across all roles. The report quantifies the gap and celebrates the sector's progress which outpaces the national rate of improvement. However, it also uncovers substantial variances across institutions and brings to light the structural and procedural barriers that continue to hinder gender pay equity. Through research and interviews with institutions and recruitment firms, the report identifies best practices and pinpoints areas that demand attention. This report is a call for action, offering strategic recommendations for institutions that aim to understand and bridge the gender pay gap. It is a critical resource for policymakers and institutions, and advocates striving for gender parity in higher education and beyond.