Sainsbury’s has reported a 7.5% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down from 8.4% in 2023.
The supermarket’s median gender pay gap was 6.1%, down slightly from 6.7% in 2023. Its upper pay quartile comprises 36.5% female and 63.5% male employees, compared to 36.2% and 63.8% in 2023. Meanwhile, its lower pay quartile consists of 67.1% female and 32.9% male staff, compared to 67.3% and 32.7% the previous year.
Sainsbury’s mean gender bonus gap was 43.4%, a slight change from 43.8% in 2023, and its median gender bonus gap was zero, compared to 14.3% the year prior. A total of 69.1% female and 65.6% male employees received a bonus payment that year.
The organisation’s mean ethnicity pay gap was -3.4%, compared to -2.9% in 2023, and its median ethnicity pay gap was -5.8%, a slight change from -5.4% the year prior. Its upper pay quartile comprises 68% white and 32% ethnically diverse employees, compared to 71.9% and 28.1% in 2023. Meanwhile, its lower pay quartile consists of 89.7% white and 10.3% ethnically diverse staff, compared to 90.8% and 9.2% the previous year.
Its mean ethnicity bonus gap in 2024 was 41.1%, down from 36.4% the previous year, and its median ethnicity bonus gap was 9.9%, down from 14.3%. A total of 70.4% of white and 59.4% of ethnically diverse employees received a bonus payment that year.
Simon Roberts, chief executive officer of Sainsbury’s, said: “We remain deeply committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and truly reflective of the diverse communities we serve, which helps us fulfil our purpose of making good food joyful, accessible and affordable for everyone, every day. To ensure we hold ourselves accountable for our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, we have refreshed our representation targets for 2024 and report on these regularly and transparently.
“As the executive sponsor for DEI, I am passionate about ensuring every employee feels included and heard, helping us build towards our purpose. As we work towards our business goals, DEI will continue to play a crucial role in unlocking the next level Sainsbury’s.”
