One thing I have heard from people is multiple reputable companies have been looking to see if the salary desired is not only inline with the range expected; bu

One thing I have heard from people is multiple reputable companies have been looking to see if the salary desired is not only inline with the range expected; but they are also calibrating things against what comparable levels/individuals in the team/org make. The norm, in the last few years, has generally been in most cases a new hire makes more than a long tenured individual in the team.