Comment by pc86

> They're the same level, they should earn the same.

No, they shouldn't. They should earn exactly as much as they can get their employer to pay them. I've worked hard in my career, I've negotiated hard for pay at new jobs, raises, bonuses, promotions, etc. Some people don't. If I'm not going to be able to negotiate my pay, by definition I'm going to be making less. Why in the world would I want that?