Gender Pay Gap by Department — Free Dumbbell Chart Template
This template visualizes the gender pay gap across departments as a dumbbell chart, pairing each team's male and female median salaries on a single line so the distance between dots makes the gap obvious at a glance. The sample data covers six departments (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal, with values from 68 to 110), showing where pay differences are widest and narrowest. It's a fast starting point for turning your own HR compensation figures into a clear, presentation-ready equity chart.
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This template visualizes the gender pay gap across departments as a dumbbell chart, pairing each team's male and female median salaries on a single line so the distance between dots makes the gap obvious at a glance. The sample data covers six departments (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal, with values from 68 to 110), showing where pay differences are widest and narrowest. It's a fast starting point for turning your own HR compensation figures into a clear, presentation-ready equity chart.
It's a ready-made Dumbbell Chart you can open and edit in seconds — replace the sample numbers with your own, restyle it, and download a publication-ready image, all free and in your browser.
Template Data
This template ships with the sample data below. Open it in the editor to swap in your own figures:
| Department | Male Median | Female Median |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 105 | 95 |
| Marketing | 78 | 75 |
| Sales | 82 | 74 |
| HR | 68 | 70 |
| Finance | 92 | 85 |
| Legal | 110 | 105 |
When to Use This Template
- HR and People Ops teams building a pay equity report for leadership or board review
- DEI leads tracking compensation gaps by department year over year
- Compensation analysts presenting median salary differences in a clear visual instead of a dense table
How to Use It
- Open the template — click "Open This Template in the Editor" to load it with its sample data.
- Edit the data — type your own labels and values, or paste a column straight from a spreadsheet.
- Customize & export — pick colors, add a title, then download as PNG, SVG, or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the sample departments and salaries with my own data?
Yes. Click "Open in editor" and edit the data table directly: rename Engineering, Marketing, and the other rows to your own departments, type in your real male and female median salary values, and add or remove rows as needed. The dumbbell chart updates instantly as you type.
Is it free, and can I export the chart for my report?
It's completely free with no signup. You can recolor the male and female markers, adjust labels, and export the finished chart as a PNG, SVG, or PDF to drop straight into a slide deck, document, or pay equity report.
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