Not really. Companies can easily offer wages far above the standard market rate (or what others can afford). That doesn't make it so anyone not earning the sa

Not really. Companies can easily offer wages far above the standard market rate (or what others can afford). That doesn't make it so anyone not earning the same as those in the top paying company are being underpaid. Otherwise you'd be implying that the 'proper' rate is whatever the best paying company is offering in that field.