Nowhere mentioned did it say that “if you have X experience and Y degree you get Z amount of salary”. It’s always a range. If you’re in a situation where someon

Nowhere mentioned did it say that “if you have X experience and Y degree you get Z amount of salary”. It’s always a range. If you’re in a situation where someone with the same job title and same “pedigree” as you is making more money, ask yourself “How can I negotiate more effectively?” Bob gets paid $40k more because Bob has a personality they like and want to groom him for leadership. Ben doesn’t socialize and his ego is often confrontational in meetings. Ben is hurt because he’s not getting paid the same as Bob. It’s sometimes that simple. If you want top pay, negotiate it and deliver that value. Life isn’t fair, salaries are a range, and if you decide to slack off because you aren’t getting “paid what you’re worth” - you’ll be the first one cut. That said, new talent comes with new ideas - sometimes that’s worth more. Instead of being hurt by someone making more than you in the same position - use it as fuel to go better yourself. If you still feel like you deserve Bob pay, talk to your manager about it. Tell them how it makes you feel without getting overly emotional about it. Let them know, that you know, and most good managers will do whatever they can to make it right by you.