The Ethnicity Pay Gap

There are 2323 employees included in the analysis, noting a high disclosure rate of 98.5% for ethnicity data used.

Table 6 shows the ethnicity pay gap information for 2024.

The mean ethnicity pay gap is 0.9%. This is a shift of 5 percentage-points
The median ethnicity pay gap is negative (-4.2%) and illustrates that the hourly pay for ethnically minoritised employees remains higher than for employees who identify as white

The University does not have an ethnicity pay gap, as negative percentages favour ethnically minoritised employees. When benchmarked, the University is better than the sector’s median ethnicity pay gap of 0.0% and shifts in the University’s mean percentage compares well with the sector’s 0.6%. Across the UK, the ethnicity pay gap has been steadily narrowing (6.9% → 5.6%). Compared to a national workforce, the University is favourable.

Since the University began monitoring its ethnicity pay gap information, it has consistently reported a negative ethnicity pay gap. The Race Equality Charter provides a framework through which race equity is addressed and remains an institutional priority.

Table 6: Ethnicity Pay Gap, 2022-2024

Pay Gap	2024	2023	2022	2021
Mean	0.9%	-4.5%	-4.5%	-2.4%
Median	-4.2%	-11.3%	-9.2%	-4.10%

Bonus Payments by Ethnicity

Table 7 outlines the bonus payments by proportion and ethnicity for 2024. Overall, there were more bonus payments made during 2024.

The proportion of people who identify as white and received a bonus payment has slightly increased by 0.5 percentage points (3.2% → 3.73%)
The proportion of people who identify as ethnically minoritised and in receipt of a bonus has increased by 2 percentage points (1.2% → 3.2%)

Table 7: Proportions of Bonus Payments by Ethnicity, 2022-2024

2024

Bonus Payments	Percentage	Headcount
All Ethnic Minority Groups	3.2%	11
Ethnically White	3.73%	82

2023

Bonus Payments	Percentage	Headcount
All Ethnic Minority Groups	1.2%	4
Ethnically White	3.03%	67

2022

Bonus Payments	Percentage	Headcount
All Ethnic Minority Groups	1.3%	4
Ethnically White	3.73%	84

Table 8 presents the mean and median bonus payments made by ethnicity in 2024.

The mean of bonus payments made has increased by -191percentage points. This significant change can be attributed to KTP payments
Both mean and median percentages show higher bonus payments made to employees who are ethnically minoritised

Table 8: Mean and Median Bonus Payments by Ethnicity, 2022-2024

Bonus Payments	2024	2023	2022
Mean	-167.57%	24%	-2.02%
Median	-35%	30%	0%

Hourly Pay

Table 9 shows the average hourly pay of all employees by ethnicity in 2024.

The mean and median hourly rates of white and ethnically minoritised employees have increased
Employees who identify as white have seen a slight bigger increase in their mean and median hourly pay compared to people who are from ethnically minoritised backgrounds

White:

mean increased by £1.29 (£19.90 → £21.19)
median increase by £1.37 (£18.41 → £19.78)

Ethnically minoritised:

mean increased by £0.56 (£20.82 → £21.38)
median increase by £0.11 (£20.50 → £20.61)

Overall, the hourly rate of all employees has increased this year, except for people who identify as Arab, who have seen a decrease in hourly pay (£24.18 → £18.66). A reason for this can be explained by looking at the distribution of Arab employees by quartile in Tabel 10. Consistently since 2022, representation across all quartiles has been declining and suggests that Arab employees are fewer in number at the higher levels of pay.

Table 9: Average Hourly Pay Rates by Ethnicity, 2022-2024

2024

All ethnic groups	Hourly Pay	Difference in hourly pay to ethnically white
White	£21.19	0.01
Black	£21.48	0
Asian	£21.36	0
Mixed Race	£19.91	0.07
Arab	£18.66	0.13
Other	£23.39	-0.09
Unknown	£23.74	-0.11

	Mean	Median
White	£21.19	£19.78
All ethnic minority groups	£21.38	£20.61

2023

All ethnic groups	Hourly Pay	Difference in hourly pay to ethnically white
White	£19.90	0
Black	£21.62	-0.01
Asian	£20.52	-0.01
Mixed Race	£19.24	0.1
Arab	£24.18	-0.9
Other	£22.05	-0.02
Unknown	£22.16	-0.08

	Mean	Median
White	£19.90	£18.41
All ethnic minority groups	£20.82	£20.50

2022

All ethnic groups	Hourly Pay	Difference in hourly pay to ethnically white
White	£18.58	0
Black	£20.01	-0.01
Asian	£19.85	-0.01
Mixed Race	£17.10	+0.10
Arab	£21.45	-0.09
Other	£20.10	-0.02
Unknown	£21.34	-0.04

	Mean	Median
White	£18.89	£17.25
All ethnic minority groups	£19.74	£18.84

Pay Quartiles by Ethnicity

Table 10 highlights the distribution of ethnicity by quartile in 2024. Quartile 1 contains the junior and lower paid roles and Quartile 4 the most senior and highest paid. This year, it can be observed that there is diverse representation across all four pay quartiles.

Quartile 3 shows the highest numbers of all ethnic groups that are not white, an increase of 11 percentage points from 2023 (11% → 21%). This is notable as quartile 3 represents the pipeline into highest paid roles
Quartile 4 shows a good increase in the representation of all ethnic groups that are not white by 5 percentage points (11% → 16%)
People who identify as Asian are represented in higher percentages in quartile 3 (10%) and quartile 4 (7%) than any ethnic group is not white. In comparison to 2023, it is possible to see upwards movement in the pipeline
The percentage of people who identify as white who work in quartile 1 has increased by 4 percentage points (82% → 86%)
The percentage of people who identify as white who work in quartile 4 has decreased by 5 percentage points (89% → 84%)

Increases in diversity from Quartile 3 to Quartile 4 demonstrate an improved leadership pipeline. Through the Race Equality Charter framework, the University provides opportunities for employees to develop leadership capability and potential. Derby Aspire was launched in 2024 for ethnically minoritised employees who have leadership capability of the future. Diversifying Leadership is available to shape new leaders to overcome barriers to progressions. Both programmes offer mentoring and coaching with senior leaders in the University.

Table 10: Pay Quartiles by Ethnicity, 2021-2024

2024

	White	Asian	Black	Mixed	Arab	Other	Unknown	Total all ethnic groups not white
Quartile 1	86%	6%	3%	3%	<1%	<1%	1%	14%
Quartile 2	82%	8%	5%	2%	<1%	1%	1%	18%
Quartile 3	79%	10%	5%	3%	<1%	1%	2%	21%
Quartile 4	84%	7%	3%	2%	<1%	1%	2%	16%

2023

	White	Asian	Black	Mixed	Arab	Other	Unknown	Total all ethnic groups not white
Quartile 1	82%	8%	7%	2%	<1%	1%	1%	18%
Quartile 2	81%	10%	2%	2%	<1%	2%	3%	19%
Quartile 3	89%	6%	1%	3%	0%	<1%	1%	11%
Quartile 4	89%	5%	2%	2%	0%	1%	1%	11%

2022

	White	Asian	Black	Mixed	Arab	Other	Unknown	Total all ethnic groups not white
Quartile 1	84%	7%	5%	2%	<1%	1%	1%	16%
Quartile 2	83%	10%	2%	2%	<1%	1%	1%	17%
Quartile 3	89%	6%	2%	2%	<1%	<1%	<1%	11%
Quartile 4	90%	4%	2%	2%	<1%	<1%	1%	10%

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Gender Pay Gap

The University of Derby’s Gender Pay Gap Report is based on data from April 2023 to March 2024.

Disability Pay Gap

This is the second year that the University has voluntarily reported its disability pay gap. The 2024 Disability Pay Gap Report is based on data from April 2023 to March 2024.