I shared my $100K salary details to help my female colleagues get paid more. As a man, I knew it was my moral duty.

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:07

A former financial analyst helped his female colleagues negotiate higher pay — "I don't see any downsides to pay transparency," ex-financial analyst Jamie Jones told Business Insider.
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Jamie Jones, a 34-year-old former financial analyst, shared his salary with female coworkers often.
Jones believed these discussions helped the women who he worked with to negotiate higher pay.
Jones also negotiated a $20,000 pay increase for himself within two years.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jamie Jones, a 34-year-old founder and former financial analyst. His most recent job and income have been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity.