The BBC is paying men on average 18.1% more than women, with almost 500 employees potentially earning less than colleagues in similar roles due to their gender, according to a salary review. The survey was launched in the wake of revelations in July that just a third of the broadcaster’s highest paid on-air stars were women. The review found “no systemic discrimination against women,” but called for the BBC to maintain better records and provide clearer pay guidance to managers. Lack of women in senior roles was blamed for the pay disparity. The UK’s average gender pay gap is 9.3%.
The BBC is paying men on average 9.3% more than women, with almost 500 employees potentially earning less than colleagues in similar roles due to their gender, according to a salary review. The survey was launched in the wake of revelations in July that just a third of the broadcaster’s highest paid on-air stars were women. The review found “no systemic discrimination against women,” but called for the BBC to maintain better records and provide clearer pay guidance to managers. Lack of women in senior roles was blamed for the pay disparity. The UK’s average gender pay gap is 18.1%.