Figure 3: Percentage pay gap between disabled employees and non-disabled employees by sector, 2023
| Occupational sector | % pay gap compared with non-disabled employees |
|---|---|
| Leisure and Hospitality | −14.8 |
| Retail and Wholesale | −11.2 |
| Administrative and Support | −8.6 |
| Professional and Scientific | −16.3 |
| Construction and Engineering | −5.1 |
| Financial Services | −22.4 |
Source: Office for National Statistics, 2024
Using the data in Extract D (Figure 3), calculate the average annual earnings of a disabled employee in the Professional and Scientific sector in 2023, given that a non-disabled employee in this sector earned on average £48,250. Give your answer to the nearest pound.
