The study, by academics at the universities of Bath, Bristol and London University’s Institute of Education, analysed the pay of more than 2,500 people born in the 22-year period between 1961 and 1983.
They found that in areas with a selective education there was a bigger gap between the wages of the highest and lowest paid individuals than when compared to areas which operated a comprehensive system.
On average, the hourly wage difference between the top 10 per cent and bottom 10 per cent of earners born in selective schooling areas was £16.41 between 2009 and 2012.
However, in areas which have a comprehensive system but are otherwise similar, the equivalent earnings gap was £12.33.
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