Exeter firm embraces full salary transparency

Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange, headquartered in Exeter, has made its salary information public in a move to tackle workplace inequality and strengthen employee satisfaction.

The firm, known for its innovative practices and commitment to sustainability, is one of only 16% of UK companies to disclose individual pay ranges to employees.

With fixed-term contract salaries ranging from £25,400 to £82,000, Tyler Grange’s decision aims to promote fairness, reduce gender pay disparities, and enhance workplace culture.

Jon Berry, Tyler Grange co-founder and Managing Director, explained the significance of the move:

“We’re delighted to once again innovate and disrupt, by making our salaries transparent to everyone. We have a way to go, but we’re in a stronger-than-ever position for improvement. Yes, we now have complete pay transparency and equality within roles, but it has been hard work to address the influence of previous roles on starting salaries, recruitment consultant negotiations and the impact of supply and demand on remuneration. But this is an issue that we're determined to fix.

“A gender gap in average pay also remains in the business, which we’re honest about and are working very hard to close it. We’re confident that embracing a pay disclosure strategy will bring benefits in attracting and retaining the best people irrespective of gender and background. This makes us an even better workplace in which to thrive – personally and professionally.”

Ellie Kelly, Tyler Grange’s Finance Lead, praised the initiative, “I really like that our salaries are being published internally and externally. We’re all about transparency here at Tyler Grange, so it just seems the right thing to do for us as a business. There’s no stigma surrounding pay discussions, which I believe creates a much more open culture generally, as well as ensuring fair pay amongst colleagues in similar roles.”

The move comes after a thorough three-year assessment of pay structures at the company.

Salaries were aligned to consistent bands based on skills, experience, and alignment with the firm’s values. The new transparent structure links each employee’s role, performance, and career progression to the overall business plan and will be reviewed annually.

Tyler Grange has also voluntarily disclosed its gender pay gap, which currently stands at 13.6%, down from 14.6% in 2023.

Efforts to close this gap include the employment of 19 women in 2024 and the promotion of seven more, improving representation across the company’s roles.

The firm’s progressive approach includes offering its employees, known as the “Tribe”, free expert financial wellbeing assistance as part of its wider strategy to support its team’s holistic needs.

Tyler Grange has also been accredited as a Living Wage Employer, ensuring salaries meet the rising cost of living.

Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and awarded SME Employer of the Year at the InsideOut Awards 2024, Tyler Grange continues to lead by example.

The move towards salary transparency comes 18 months ahead of the European Union Pay Transparency Directive, which aims to reduce the gender pay gap across Europe when it comes into effect in June 2026.

Although the UK is no longer part of the EU, larger firms with over 100 employees will likely feel the directive’s influence.

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