Employment Policy on Pay Scale Equity at Universitas Sebelas Maret

The issue of wage gaps between men and women remains a global challenge, including in the higher education sector. Inequality in pay structures can lead to discrimination, reduce work motivation, and hinder the creation of an inclusive work environment. Recognizing this, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) emphasizes its commitment to eliminating wage disparities by implementing a fair and transparent pay scale policy.

Through Rector Regulation Number 12 of 2024, which amends Rector Regulation Number 50 of 2020 concerning the Salary List for Non-Civil Servant Employees at UNS, the university clearly defines salary arrangements for permanent staff based on rank and length of service. In addition, UNS has issued Rector Regulation Number 40 of 2024 concerning employee remuneration, which includes academic staff. The University explicitly implements a non-discriminatory remuneration policy, ensuring that payments are based on employee performance.

This policy ensures that the pay system is conducted objectively, transparently, and fairly, without distinguishing gender or individual background. The Rector of UNS emphasizes that the principle of equity in pay is a crucial pillar in fostering a professional, inclusive, and non-discriminatory work environment.

In line with this, UNS periodically adjusts salaries, including an 8% salary increase effective from 1 January 2024, as a guarantee of staff welfare. The rank- and service-based mechanism serves as an important tool to prevent gender-based pay gaps while supporting the university’s commitment to continuously measure, evaluate, and eliminate potential unfair income disparities within the workplace.

This policy produces tangible outcomes in the form of a transparent, regulation-based pay system, ensuring that all employees are fairly compensated according to their position and years of service. As a result, employees experience a stronger sense of fairness, higher motivation, and increased loyalty to the institution. For female employees, this policy provides protection against the risk of gender based wage gaps, which often occur in the workplace.

For long-term sustainability, UNS is committed to regularly monitoring and evaluating its salary structure and preparing periodic reports on pay equity. The university also plans to implement affirmative measures if any signs of inequality are detected. Through these steps, UNS not only complies with national regulations but also actively supports the achievement of SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth by practicing fair, equitable, and sustainable pay policies.