We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Can I find out what my employer pays others

Hi.
I have searched but I am a bit confused still. I have worked for my employer for a year, they have recently employed another person in the same role, I'm i able to find out what salary they are on ?

thank you
I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something
«134

Comments

  • No.

    Depending on the employer, you might be able to find out what directors are paid though.
  • Why?

    You can be paid different amounts to other people as long as the reasons are not discriminatory in the eyes of the law (ie race, gender etc)

    Plus, you have only worked for one year, you might want to be careful about kicking up a fuss as you have to do 2 years before protection against unfair dismissal.
    Don't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked
  • stix62
    stix62 Posts: 1,021 Forumite
    Hi.
    I have searched but I am a bit confused still. I have worked for my employer for a year, they have recently employed another person in the same role, I'm i able to find out what salary they are on ?

    thank you

    Of course you can find out, ask them (the newly employed person that is).

    If you haven't got the courage to do that then it's probably none of your business ;)
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    Hi.
    I have searched but I am a bit confused still. I have worked for my employer for a year, they have recently employed another person in the same role, I'm i able to find out what salary they are on ?

    thank you
    Ask the person
    We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • Directors' remunerations are held at Companies House. For a small fee you can access this information, without their permission. You won't find colleague remunerations unless they can vote in the company via shares.
  • Proc
    Proc Posts: 860 Forumite
    Either you're happy with your pay and you feel as though it is a fair salary for the work you do; or you don't.

    What other people are paid isn't any of your business, or relevant. I find it childish when people kick up a fuss only after they find out others are paid more.
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Don't worry what others earn OP, it might upset you.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • JCS1
    JCS1 Posts: 5,349 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Directors' remunerations are held at Companies House. For a small fee you can access this information, without their permission. You won't find colleague remunerations unless they can vote in the company via shares.


    Not quite, total directors salaries will be shown in the accounts as well as figures for highest paid director, but not details by name.

    Shareholders salaries are not recorded, even employee shareholders.
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,885 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    By all means ask, but be aware that in some companies it's considered gross misconduct to discuss salaries (your own or other people's) with each other.
    Signature removed for peace of mind
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    But if you think a man is getting more for being male and you are female you can ask and they cant stop you

    http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-1698485/Can-I-discuss-my-pay-with-colleagues.html
    We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.5K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.6K Life & Family
  • 261.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.