> I think you really need to look at total compensation to see if that is stagnating, and that can be harder to track. IMO that's the point. Informational sym

> I think you really need to look at total compensation to see if that is stagnating, and that can be harder to track. IMO that's the point. Informational symmetry between people in the same org, or people in different orgs, means it is easier for people to jump ship or push for raises. Informational asymmetry benefits employers, as they can obfuscate total comp and find ways to offer workers less.