[adminprof]

Totally agree the comparison isn't equal. But what I'm saying is that the 9-month salary is already way higher than an industry salary. If they worked the 3 summer months funded by a grant, it's like getting a 33% bonus on top of their 9-month salary.

[tanderson92]

Yes I grant you the point about a 9-month salary, that's what I meant by discounting: to take into account.

The main point remains, you cannot compare someone with 10-15 years post-college experience with a new hire. It's absurd.