By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Mar 9 2026 A large survey of NHS staff reveals that while overall pay gaps between LGB+ and heterosexual employees are not evident, workers who disclose their sexual identity tend to earn more, highlighting how openness and workplace dynamics may shape economic outcomes.  Study:  Pay gaps in the National Health Service: Gender and sexuality . Image credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock.com A recent study in PLoS One used NHS employees to examine