They can be questioned and, if needed, corrected
Who's business is it what my salary is?
I am hired for a skillset I bring to the company, my experience and value can be greater or less than others, even when in the same role.
As for not having kids, tell the cheap baystard that you can' t AFFORD to have kids and don't want to end up in the same boat as John, because he was a deadbeat that couldn't afford to support his wife and kids.
The relationship between an employee and employer is private, as far as contract, allowances, salary, benefits etc.
Employers select teams based on unique and individual benefits that they offer the company.
In my case, employers always have a set rate as a base for new hires, I NEVER take it. I always negotiate something more to my liking. Often I reduce other income opportunities in the company in order to increase base but that's MY ability and if the employer accepts it and I get a better deal than you, well then YOU should have done a better job when YOU negotiated YOUR package.
I actually can' t believe you see it that way. Many companies don't even let employees discuss salary, if they do and end up disgruntled, they are warned and then fired if it happens again.
Strike your own deal, don't expect to receive the benefits of someone else's negotiating skills.
In short, it's none of you 'kin business if I managed to strike a better deal than you when I was hired. If you find out and don't like it, deal with it or find a different job!
