That doesn’t matter either. If you have an average employee who complains a lot and he may leave, but that would be a hassle for you, then it makes sense to pa

That doesn’t matter either. If you have an average employee who complains a lot and he may leave, but that would be a hassle for you, then it makes sense to pay him a bit more so he shuts up and you don’t have to look for a new person. Otoh, if your underpaid star developer sits quietly in his corner and all you have to do is to pat him on the back once in a while to keep him happy, why would you pay him more?