It's Gay Pay Day @ BBC
The BBC's 2023/24 annual report shows that senior managers who are LGBT earn 15.6% more than those who are not, with senior managers from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds (BAME) earning 12.6% more than their white counterparts.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the information:
LGBT Senior Managers:
The BBC's 2023/24 annual report reveals that senior managers identifying as LGBT earn 15.6% more than those who do not.
BAME Senior Managers:
Senior managers from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds (BAME) earn a median average 12.6% more than those who are white.
Other Pay Gaps:
The report also shows that those with a recognized disability earn around 8% more than colleagues without one, while women earn 5% more than men.
Criticism and Context:
These figures have led to criticism and questions about the BBC's commitment to equal pay, with some arguing that the corporation is not paying staff based on merit.
BBC's Response:
The BBC has committed to equal pay, but the figures have led to questions about how equal the licence fee funded pay scales are.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the information:
LGBT Senior Managers:
The BBC's 2023/24 annual report reveals that senior managers identifying as LGBT earn 15.6% more than those who do not.
BAME Senior Managers:
Senior managers from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds (BAME) earn a median average 12.6% more than those who are white.
Other Pay Gaps:
The report also shows that those with a recognized disability earn around 8% more than colleagues without one, while women earn 5% more than men.
Criticism and Context:
These figures have led to criticism and questions about the BBC's commitment to equal pay, with some arguing that the corporation is not paying staff based on merit.
BBC's Response:
The BBC has committed to equal pay, but the figures have led to questions about how equal the licence fee funded pay scales are.
