Sector Champions

"At AEG, we have a diverse recruitment charter and one of our key pledges is that we always show a salary on our adverts. This commitment is part of our broader strategy to create a level playing field on pay gaps and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to equal pay across genders and ethnicities. We want to be transparent and show respect to our job applicants. By showing the salary range, we know we'll attract a larger, more diverse talent pool, which will help us become an even more diverse and inclusive employer."

"Salary transparency isn’t just a hiring tactic; it’s a fairness issue. If we’re serious about building a more inclusive industry, we have to remove the guesswork that disproportionately disadvantages underrepresented talent. We partnered with We Show The Salary because it’s a simple, tangible way to hold ourselves accountable and push the industry forward."

"We want to do right by people who take the time to apply for our jobs by giving them all the information they need to make an informed decision about whether to apply."

"At Emerald, salary transparency isn’t just a policy, it’s a reflection of who we are. We want every candidate and colleague to know that fairness and trust are at the heart of our culture. By showing salaries on every job advert, we’re not only building trust, but also opening doors to a wider and more diverse group of applicants."

"Showing salaries on job ads creates a fairer, more inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all job applicants. And it also helps level the playing field on pay gaps. Disclosing the salary demonstrates that you are committed to equal pay across genders and ethnicities."

“By having agreed salary bandings upfront, we reduce the risk of. unconscious bias influencing pay decisions. and ensure consistency across all offers."

"We believe people should have the information they need to make informed career choices. Being open about pay helps remove unnecessary barriers in the hiring process. Candidates know where they stand from the start, and it ensures conversations are based on skills, experience, and potential rather than negotiation tactics."

“Publishing salaries is one of the most effective steps an employer can take
to improve equality. It helps current staff benchmark their worth. It holds
decision-makers accountable. And it sets a clear standard: we pay fairly, and have nothing to hide."

"By showing the salary upfront, we’re saying to applicants: your time, your skills, and your worth matter and we value them openly. And we hope to see more employers commit to doing the same."

"If you can't be transparent and honest at the beginning of a process, what sort of culture are representing?"

"When salary isn’t shared, the process often favours people who have the time and financial security to go through a hiring journey without knowing whether the role will actually be viable for them. Candidates from under-represented or lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to undervalue themselves, opt out of applying altogether, or accept less than they deserve simply because the information isn’t clear or accessible."

"Transparency isn’t just part of how we hire – it’s part of who we are. Open conversations about pay create clarity, trust, and consistency, helping us live our values of fairness and inclusion every day."

"We have defined organisational values – one being ‘authentic’, which is about us being a frank and trusted partner. We couldn’t credibly say we embody our organisational values if we aren’t being transparent and authentic when it comes to fair reimbursement for our team."

“A fully transparent framework of salary spots can really assist in linking
each employee’s role, performance and career progression to an overall
business plan and budget. If you understand what you earn and why,
alongside transparency in how you sit alongside others, it removes the
unspoken tension and allows for more honest conversations."