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If the "new" guy/gal has a ton of past experience then I think it's justifiable. I started my current job about 15 months ago and started at the higher pay scale of the position.
I don't know what others (same rank) make but I do know I'm on the upper end, according to our HR. I was told it wasn't likely they would meet my salary requirement stated in my resume but they did.
Before coming to this company, I've had several certifications covering many areas, 6 Sigma, ISO9002, ISO14000, 5-S, T.I.E. I started up two new production lines for my former company before transferring to a different department. I believe my past experiences justify my higher "entry" level pay.
I'd say it's unfair when you have a coworker who takes extended lunch break, leaves for home on company time to fix his son's computer. When he comes in at the final phase of a new project, does a few measurements and makes the new product launch team. That's what ticks me off. Then again, if the department heads and VP are his buddies, what are you gonna do?
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