This is something I've been mulling over for such a long time and want to resist simple answers. But this phenomenon seems to hold true no matter the organizat

This is something I've been mulling over for such a long time and want to resist simple answers. But this phenomenon seems to hold true no matter the organization: A new hire for position or level X with Y years of experience will ALWAYS have a higher salary than a veteran at that organization with level X and experience Y, for Y > ~2yrs.