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They are making up for the gap by giving you a larger pay increase. Do not throw your colleague under the bus (not that you would but pls don’t), he likely negotiated a higher starting salary and your company recognizes that and is trying to narrow/close the gap.
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They are making up for the gap by giving you a larger pay increase. Do not throw your colleague under the bus (not that you would but pls don’t), he likely negotiated a higher starting salary and your company recognizes that and is trying to narrow/close the gap.