Salary Discrepancy

8 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 2:59PM UTC

   How do you know your colleague was telling you the truth about them and everyone else?

   You could start by observing what others within your level are doing that you’re not, and what you’re doing that others in your level aren’t… then trying to pinpoint differences that might justify the compensation discrepancies. Also look at circumstantial differences like manager/team/division/years of service/starting point at hire, etc. There are a lot of factors that go into compensation, few objective, but at least by looking carefully you can have a better sense of what you’re dealing with. This will help you build a case for your increased compensation.

2. Kelly MiholicOctober 4,2021 at 3:46PM UTC

   I recommend that you look at industry standards and use that information as the catalyst to speak with your manager. Info from a co worker would be considered office gossip. You want supported data and to be able to cite your own contributions to the org and let that guide your conversation.

3. Emmy BemmyOctober 4,2021 at 4:19PM UTC

   I agree with Kelly. Try to find market information that suggests you are underpaid and bring this to your manager (i.e. I believe I am paid below market...here is some supporting information). If you are valued/they are financially in decent shape, they should give you a bump. Good luck!

4. Denise UtterOctober 4,2021 at 4:30PM UTC

   This is a tuff situation. I agree with Kelly's comment below, it may simply be office gossip. However, I would recommend a meeting with your supervisor, share your concerns with them and ask them if there are any areas where you can improve, and for any recommended training you should seek outside the office to better yourself. And ask your supervisor to consider equal pay for your position when your annual review and annual pay raise come around.

5. AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 5:42PM UTC

   This is difficult. There are many reasons why people are paid differently, and like another comment said, people can be less than truthful.

   If you feel you should be paid more, get some data to support that feeling. Internal gossip isn't enough.

6. AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 7:07PM UTC

   How did this colleague come upon this very confidential information?

   You will most likely be asked how you know this and be told it's not true.

   Different people arrive at their compensation differently. If you have been at the company much longer chances are you will be making less because companies generally have to pay more, sometimes much more, to attract outside talent.

7. AnonymousOctober 5,2021 at 2:08AM UTC

   Research your market value. Then put together a list or sheet of your successes at work in the past few years. Then ask for a meeting and request fair compensation.

   Be aware that they may not respond well, and if not, you may wish to look for employment elsewhere . Unfortunately sometimes the only way to get paid your worth is to jump ship.

8. AnonymousOctober 5,2021 at 2:39PM UTC

   Never position against what others earn. Do your research and position your contribution along with market value to request a raise. Using the argument that the company owes you because of what they pay others is a sure way to be marginalized. The is no rule or law that everyone must be paid exactly the same. Management could easily make the argument that your counterparts have different jobs and their level of performance is much different than yours.

   It's best to lean on your own work and growth as indicators.