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It’s easier to get paid more when you’re hired and loyalty is overlooked until you’re gone.

Sometimes a persons experience can dictate salary. Some people negotiate and say what they need. Some roles have a specific pay thats locked in. I... would evaluate your skills related to the position, how long youve been with the company, how much experience you have and ask for more. Don’t mention the other employee. You could ask that person, in a casual way, what skills or experience they have. If it seems skewed against you just leave and get another role somewhere else. Don’t throw the person under the bus. more

YES! Bring it up! Especially if you are doing the exact same work. You dont have to disclose the convo you had with your co-worker but speak with your... manager (or whoever decides your salary) about payscale, raises and equitable salaries based on your job description. more

This is the exact reason that salaries are to be kept private. Because once people see that someone else is making more than them, it creates a... problem. You can bring it to your boss if you want. But I can tell you that you would be making a mistake in claiming that you "deserve" more because of what your coworker is making. You don't deserve anything. If you intend to bring this up at all, you should frame this as, "What can I do to earn more myself?"
What your company pays you is between YOU and the company. What your coworkers make is just none of your business, and has NO bearing at all on your situation. more

Perhaps that individual has more qualifications than you? Experience, education, etc. Also, I definitely wouldn’t bring it up. Most companies have... policies against employees discussing salary. That person could get in trouble for telling you that. more

Yes, the criteria are subjective, based on personal preferences, clicks, prejudice, or simply on a 'pay the least possible' rule. It's unfair and... sucks, bordering on criminal. Taking away money from a person is criminal. But hey, anything is allowed in corporate America where it's all about screwing the working people less more

i would inquiry about the salary range for the position and where your current rate fall in the salary range for your role. You can also ask which... duties or qualifications make you eligible for the higher range if your not at the highest range.  more

You or the employee could be let go. I don't recommend saying anything.

Before you talk to your manager, check facts first.

Do you have same years of experience, scope, performance ratings, certifications, hire date,... location? Etc

Sometimes pay gaps exist for legit reasons. more

We can not all be the same. There is that slight difference in every individual

What were the terms of contract in the first place??

I believe every body was given different terms,
So mind your business and focus on what brings u... to work everyday....
In Uganda there is a saying"a person who peeps in other pipo is plates is next to a witch" more

I would bring up my own compensation with my manager without referencing my coworker's salary. I would focus on my responsibilities, performance,... experience, and the market value of my role, and ask for a review of my compensation. Keeping the conversation centered on my qualifications is more productive than comparing my pay to a coworker's.
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There is usually a rule against employees speaking about their salaries. Confirm if the company has a policy against this before you speak to your... manager. Pull together data to show your worth & what the entire industry pays for your role & then present your request. You knowing what your colleague makes without knowing other factors can give a false impression.  more

In that case it depends with the organization you're working with, for instance my Company gives a annual increment to any employee who has clocked... one year. So in this instance your coworker can have different salary as compared to you depending on the time one joined the Company. more

??? What's with everyone being like: ooh maybe there's a reason why he gets more. The only reason is they are paying him more. I suggest you share... your salary with your other coworkers as well, get the whole picture, all of you demand a fair pay. People tend to shy away from sharing how much they are payed because they fear other's will react negatively, thinking maybe you make too much money; when in reality everybody reacts the same way: they are not paying me enough. So go, share, demand.  more

What is the level of skill, and training/degrees comparison? Also, it's like the male/female wage gap farce. A lgood amount of times people don't... negotiate salary.  more

It's important to first find out if your coworker came before you or after you and what's his/ her production output because that determines ones... raise in earning if his/ her outputs are good then you should do better then talk about the salary comparison with the manager. more

There are usually a lot of criteria that is looked at when salary is decided for a candidate. Most of the time it is not an apples to apples... comparison. If you feel that you deserve a raise be able to back it up. I wouldn’t say anything about your coworker’s salary. more