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Metric
Pay Equity Ratio
Are we paying fairly for comparable work?
CompensationDiagnostic
Definition
Comparison of pay for similar work across demographic groups after controls.
How to calculate it
Median pay group A / Median pay group B (adjusted)
Business question
Are we paying fairly for comparable work?
How to read it
Statistically significant gaps require remediation plans.
Recommended segments
- Business unit
- Geography
- Function
- Grade or level
How to visualize it
- Trend over time
- Segment comparison
- Distribution
Decisions it supports
Comp adjustments, job architecture fixes, and hiring offer reviews.
What can make it misleading
Insufficient controls for level, location, and tenure.
Updated 2026-08-09