Introducing the Fair Pay Index™
Committing to fair pay is the starting point. The Fair Pay Index™ turns that commitment into something worth celebrating: recognition for the work you’ve already done and a clear roadmap for what comes next.
Employers, invest 20 minutes or less and get a scorecard of your successes and opportunities — free
Know where you stand
The Fair Pay Index™ assesses your organization against a rigorous set of evidence-based practices across seven categories of pay equity. Recognition is awarded across four cumulative tiers — each building on the last — with defined thresholds that reflect meaningful progress, not perfection. Because no organization has to meet every criterion to advance, employers of every size and resource level have a realistic, achievable path forward.
What you’ll receive:
A detailed PDF scorecard with top strengths and opportunities, delivered within 2 business days
A practical, tailored action plan your team can run with right away
Annual re-assessment to measure progress and keep the momentum going
Optional: acrylic award, digital tier badge, ready-to-use marketing assets, and a 1:1 strategy session with an Ellequate expert
Know where to go next
Emerging →
Core structures are in place. The organization has moved beyond informal pay practices and established a foundational framework for fair compensation.
Building →
Policies are formalized and intentional process design has begun. The organization is actively shaping how pay decisions get made, not just documenting what they are.
Advancing →
Data and structured processes are actively used to identify and address inequities. The organization doesn't just have practices. It measures whether they’re working.
Leading →
Pay equity is embedded in strategy, accountability structures, and leadership incentives. The standard of differentiated, enterprise-level equity infrastructure.
Get Started
The Fair Pay Index™ takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Some questions touch on benefits, compensation, and executive policies, so it may be helpful to have your benefits summary, employee handbook, and any compensation documentation nearby before you begin.
You don’t need a perfect system to participate. The assessment is designed to recognize the work you’ve already done and give you a clear path for what to strengthen next.
Partners, get real data your organization can use — at no cost to you
Bring the Fair Pay Index™ to your members or clients
If your organization serves employers, the Fair Pay Index™ gives you a research-backed recognition program to offer your community — ready to launch, at no cost, with nothing to build or maintain. You bring the community. We bring the methodology, the platform, and the scorecard.
A co-branded landing page and unique partner URL to direct your members
Badges, certificates, and employer-facing materials to support your own recognition event, if you choose to host one
Cohort data and insights with real value for programming, reporting, and market intelligence
Year-over-year participation data to track how your community is advancing over time
A fully managed platform, with Ellequate handling all scoring, delivery, and employer follow-up
Complete data privacy, with only aggregate, anonymized cohort findings shared with your organization
Let’s talk partnership
All employers are welcome to take the Fair Pay Index™ directly — no partner required. But for organizations that work with employer communities, it’s built to scale.
Great fits include:
Chambers of Commerce
Community Foundations
HR Associations or Professional Societies
PEO or HR Services Companies
Women’s Commissions
Workforce Boards or Economic Development Organizations
If your organization works with employers that could benefit from a data-driven, structured approach to fair pay, we’d love to hear from you — whether or not your organization type is listed above.
Use the form to tell us a little about your organization and the employer community you serve.