[meowface]

It is a tool to keep salaries low, but when salaries are known, it can definitely create bitterness, jealousy, and resentment. "[X] definitely knows way less than me, has way less experience than me, and is a lot worse at their job, yet they're being paid almost double what I am" isn't great for morale.

[maxxxxx]

That means in the long run employers would have to be fair or willing to justify salary decisions if they want to keep employees happy. I think transparency would create a better world overall.

[meowface]

Absolutely, I think in an ideal world it would. I'm not arguing against it. I just think in practice, it will tend to create issues which probably won't get resolved.

[foobiekr]

this is what I was referring to

someone else mentioned employers would have to be fair - yes, but that would not address the problem that 33% of your employees are crazy and/or delusional.

[maxxxxx]

I don't think we should maintain bad policies because some people are crazy or whatever. In any case, that's not why salaries are secret. Employers would publish them in a heartbeat if it were profitable for them. They keep them secret because keeping people in the dark suppresses salaries.