I’m a 32-year-old senior underwriter in Chicago making $94K. Last week, I learned that a male colleague who’s only been here 3 years (I’m at 6) is pulling in $108K for the same role. I’m honestly furious and feel like all the late nights and extra certifications were for nothing. But I’m also nervous about being labeled “difficult” if I push too hard. Has anyone here tackled a pay gap like this successfully? Would you confront leadership head-on or quietly start applying elsewhere? What would you do?

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I’d start interviewing yesterday. Companies that underpay you rarely change without an ultimatum. Once you have another offer, you hold the cards—and they’ll either match or you walk.

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Apply at my company Aspen. I know they have some open positions in UW and usually have good pay.

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Just curious how you found out about this? I feel like I am also being underpaid and outperform most of my senior peers

Have you advocated for your self for a raise? I’ve literally asked for a raise after receiving a raise.

Ask for a raise but I’d focus on your contributions and the value you’ve brought to the company to establish why you earned it. I’d mention the market rate for the role etc. without divulging you know what your coworker is making.

Maybe he did a really good job negotiating his salary? How did you find out what he makes - did he tell you? Seems like a better approach would be talking to your own manager about a raise / promotion instead of opening the convo as “so and so makes x and I make y” - that’s just not going to pan out and will make you look petty.

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