Figures revealed by the BBC show that the average woman at the University of Lincoln is paid 7.1% less than the average man.
The figures also show that the university’s gender pay gap is a lower pay gap than the national average which is 18.4%.
The BBC say that the University of Lincoln is one of 78% of companies with a pay gap that favours men.
Women make up 38% of higher-paid jobs and 70% of lower-paid jobs.
The gender pay gap is not the same as having unequal pay, which would be against the law.
By law, men and women with the same jobs have to be paid the same wages.
A gender pay gap can arise if there are more highly paid men than women in a company, or if women are deemed to be less experienced than their male counterparts, or if women take a hit to their salary after taking maternity leave.
In reporting gender pay, firms with more than 250 staff have to publish data on the average difference between male and female employees.
The Linc has contacted the University of Lincoln for comment.
Update: The University of Lincoln has since responded to our request for comment, saying it is ‘committed to equality of opportunity for all and to therefore addressing its gender pay gap’.
A spokesperson said: “Whilst the University’s gender pay gap has narrowed over the course of eight years (2009-17) the University recognises there is still positive work to be done to address the gap and work towards its continual reduction.
“As such the University has already implemented schemes in support of this commitment and will continue to endorse these ways of working, whilst introducing further initiatives.”