{"id":14817,"date":"2026-01-21T15:40:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=14817"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:06:13","slug":"what-is-pay-equity","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/total-rewards\/pay-equity\/what-is-pay-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"What is pay equity?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5fc8583 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7fc3d43a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"\">By <strong>Brightmine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6551be260cea8c33e1b23465a3094b34\">Pay equity is where employees receive fair compensation regardless of their ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics. Organisations can use solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/products\/pay-equity-analytics\/\">Brightmine Pay Equity Analytics<\/a> to analyse pay equity across demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equity-equality-fairness\">Pay equity vs pay equality vs pay fairness: What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pay equity, pay equality, and pay fairness are distinct concepts within the realm of compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Pay equity is where individuals in similar roles, with similar qualifications and experience, are compensated equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pay equality addresses pay differences between individuals or groups performing the same or similar work. Learn more in our guide: Pay equity vs. pay equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pay fairness encompasses not only equal pay for equal work, but also the overall compensation structure and whether it is perceived as just and equitable by employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Want to know more? Read our blog on <a href=\"\/uk\/resources\/total-rewards\/pay-equity\/pay-equity-vs-pay-equality-knowing-the-difference\/\">The difference between pay equity and pay equality<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equal-pay-rights\">Who has a right to equal pay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All men and women have the right to claim equal pay if they are doing equal work under their contract of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-equal-work\">What counts as equal work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employee can claim equal work under the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Like work: <\/strong>tasks are the same or broadly similar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Work rated as equivalent: <\/strong>a job evaluation study has rated it as equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Work of equal value:<\/strong> work requiring similar effort, skill and responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equal-pay-discrimination\">Equal pay and other forms of discrimination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employees are protected under the Equality Act 2010 from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc5c92b7de046ff0791df1b806079c10\">Employees, including workers and apprentices, must not be treated unfairly because of any of these characteristics, except in limited circumstances. For broader compliance support visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/products\/hr-compliance-centre\/\">Brightmine HR &amp; Compliance Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"allowed-pay-differences\">When might differences in pay be allowed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Differences in pay may be justified, for example as a result of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Length of service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Qualifications or skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers must be able to show that any pay gap is fair and not discriminatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"importance-of-pay-equity\">Why is pay equity important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4608fae4f3eb33d520d62a00ab20fbce\">Pay equity builds trust, strengthens reputation and improves engagement. Fair pay practices support diversity in higher-paid roles and contribute to business performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"good-for-business\">Why is pay equity good for business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67c09c1df958470315e1b7ff03b1d509\">Pay equity boosts transparency, drives employee morale and attracts candidates. Review insights and related resources via the <a href=\"\/uk\/resources\/total-rewards\/pay-equity\/#resource-hub\">Brightmine pay equity hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improving-pay-equity\">How can employers implement or improve their pay equity policies or practices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Regularly review employment policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Conduct regular pay audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ensure transparent and objective pay policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Limit managerial discretion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Include salary ranges in job adverts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pay-equity-best-practices\">What are the best practices for pay equity\/fair pay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Carry out regular pay audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Voluntarily report ethnicity pay gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Train hiring managers to reduce bias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-524de785a6494d5f4a1d5222e87839eb\">Read our blog on <a href=\"\/uk\/resources\/total-rewards\/pay-equity\/how-to-achieve-pay-equity-in-workplace\/\">How to achieve pay equity in the workplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pay-equity-software\">Benefits of pay equity software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pay equity software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/products\/pay-equity-analytics\/\">Brightmine Pay Equity Analytics<\/a>, helps employers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Improve transparency and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Identify and address pay disparities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Streamline and automate complex pay equity analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Achieving pay equity requires ongoing commitment, clear processes and data driven decision making. By understanding the difference between equal pay and broader pay equity, reviewing pay structures regularly and addressing the root causes of inequity, such as bias, inconsistent policies or unequal progression, organisations can create a more transparent and inclusive workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Legal requirements like gender pay gap reporting, along with emerging expectations around ethnicity and disability pay reporting, further underscore the need for robust and fair pay practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Modern tools such as pay equity software enable employers to analyse data more effectively, comply with regulations and make meaningful progress toward eliminating pay gaps. Ultimately, organisations that prioritise pay equity are better positioned to build trust, attract diverse talent and support a culture where every employee can thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db4c44a6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:5px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"\">In this resource:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-766b0e9afbbed365a4b0d14ac965e713\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#equity-equality-fairness\">Pay equity vs equality vs fairness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0553e86d2789e7b69197f4746baf06d\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#equal-pay-rights\">Who has the right to equal pay?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4630072172ff0c88e59daaa062971fe7\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#what-is-equal-work\">What counts as equal work?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e1c31a4d230a3a5af241a0d2e8d12a6\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#equal-pay-discrimination\">Equal pay and other discrimination<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e57d0417e0f582a39673d2c9c522575\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#allowed-pay-differences\">When are pay differences allowed?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8e9d3942cfdc933a4351b1e3c68c647\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#importance-of-pay-equity\">Why is pay equity important?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d1ec0a767e9151caed3bbceabccda0c\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#good-for-business\">Why is pay equity good for business?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90d0d36867d5842b1194f31ebf851156\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#improving-pay-equity\">How to improve pay equity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5765abbe32218363595aa8c3fb47a513\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"#pay-equity-best-practices\">Pay equity 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