More than half of Americans are aware that a co-worker in the same role is paid more than them, but many don’t care, according to a new report from Kickresume.

The survey of 2,000 people globally discovered that 56 percent found out a co-worker earns more in the same job, but 20 percent said they were fine with it.

Why It Matters

Salary transparency is often integral to making sure employees are paid a proper wage at the going rate for their field and company.

Historically, workers have been hesitant about sharing their salaries with other employees, but a shift toward the practice has sparked greater accountability at companies.

What To Know

Thirty-one percent of workers say they’ve discussed salary openly at work, while 24 percent said they do not want to discuss it at all. Just 8

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