Eleven times table

The BBC appears to be having some trouble counting the number of its staff working at Band 11, the top pay grade below "Senior Management" and doing some basic maths on their salaries.

An FOI request for the figures up to June last year was lodged by the indefatigable Spencer Count (say it out loud) on the 5th October 2014.  On 12 December, the BBC replied that it was still working on a reply, adding "By way of update, we hope to be in a position to provide a response to you early next week."

After further prodding from Spencer, the BBC wrote on 12 January, "By way of update, we hope to provide you with a response before close of business on the 16 January 2015."  There is no sign of a response at time of blogging.

In 2010 there were 638 staff on Band 11. The average salary was £72,634, and 381 were paid more than the official roof of the grade.

In 2013 there were 734 staff on Band 11. The average salary was £78,214, and 456 were paid more than the roof of the grade. The roof of the grade is clearly now meaningless, at £73,883 in London.