<prompt> Human: The nature of my job is such that I get to see what everyone else makes. Thanks to that ability I recently realized that five out of my seven counterparts in offices across the country make significantly more than me the two that make less are very junior-level and have tiny portfolios. Needless to say, Im going to ask for a raise when my one-year review comes up soon.Now, I realize that their salaries are not a reason for me to get a raise in and of itself. Im going to bring up my higher level of education; the fact that my portfolio is the most complicated by far; feedback from director- and executive-level folks who have told me that I am the most skilled among my counterparts; my successes and initiatives throughout the past year; etc. Before you ask, none of us has been at this company for significantly longer than the others.Should I also specifically bring up my coworkers salaries and the fact that I know exactly what they are? Im also keeping in mind cost of living - Im easily in the most expensive area of all of us, which makes the pay gap even more significant I used four different online sources to estimate cost of living adjustments. Im not going to try to match what the highest paid coworker makes, but I would at least like to match the average for our position which would be a 20k bump for me.Thoughts? Thanks!Edit: to clarify, although I have access to a lot of folks salaries, Im pretty sure Im not supposed to be able to access my counterparts salaries - the report I got those figures from probably wasnt supposed to include their salaries but had them by mistake.  <response>: In general, its illegal for a company to fire someone for discussing their pay with others The National Labor Relations Act. But... The nature of my job is such that I get to see what everyone else makes. This is the one exception. People in payroll, HR, or otherwise in a position to have access to other peoples pay rates are NOT protected. 