I found out today that my coworker with just over 1 year of experience makes more money than I do. He has a college degree (here we have a step between HS and Uni) and I have a bachelor’s degree in the field I work in, as well as 11 years experience. I have more diverse skills than he does, too; we’re both web designers but he isn’t a graphic designer, which I am.
We renegotiated salaries in April. I was offered something I found extremely low, but I need a job so I take why I can get, and it was a raise nonetheless.
I find out he makes at least $3,000 more per year than I do! I’m shaking I’m so angry.
What can I do? Can I renegotiate my salary citing this information even though it hasn’t been very long? I’m in Canada so I don’t think I can get fired for sharing my salary with others.
ETA: I’ve been at the company longer than he has, as well. I think he started a few months after I did.