Sally Weale reported for the Guardian on the Private Pay Progression research brief.

Graduates who went to private school will earn an average of £4,500 more than their state-educated counterparts after just three years on the professional career ladder, according to new research.

Just six months after being hired for a high-status job, an employee with a private education will earn on average £1,300 more than a state-educated graduate colleague in a similar job, with an annual salary of £24,066 compared with £22,735, the report claims.

 

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Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said: “We know that graduates from less privileged backgrounds are under-represented in the top professions, but today’s research shows that they face a disadvantage when it comes to pay progression, too.

“This new research shows us how vital it is that firms do more to improve social mobility through their recruitment practices. Enabling greater access to a wider pool of diverse talent will deliver real benefits for employers and employees alike.”

Read her full report here.

 

 

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