In practice it just doesn't happen to the level that makes changing jobs worth it. When it comes to base salary - sure you might get salary that's bigger than

In practice it just doesn't happen to the level that makes changing jobs worth it. When it comes to base salary - sure you might get salary that's bigger than existing employees in same role. And then on first annual cycle they'll be in the same ballpark as you through combination of salary increase and annual bonus. That's because bigger companies usually look at "total compensation". I guess if you play it right you might "inflate" pending RSUs and ask them to match it. Though how much can you "inflate" it in the age when employeers too can go to glassdoor and check what that other company usually gives?