Pay gap in universities


The gap between university heads and staff has continued to widen, the latest analysis from the UCU university and college lecturers’ union shows.


University vice-chancellors received an average salary of £272,432 for the academic year 2014-15. That’s an increase of 3% on the previous year. During the same year, staff received a pay increase of just 2%. 


The gap has widened over the past five years as vice-chancellors have seen their salaries rocket by 14%, while staff have received an increase of just 5%.


www.theguardian.com/education/2016/feb/11/average-uk-university-boss-vice-chancellor-salary-rises-272000

www.ucu.org.uk/media/7870/transparency_at_the_top_2016/pdf/VC_pay_and_perks_FINAL_VERSION2.pdf