The article is conceptual and harmonizing in character. It is a voice in the discussion about the axiological foundations of the creation of compensation systems. It is based on the idea that justice is one of the most important characteristics of compensation, one which determines whether that compensation is positively assessed. Compensation that is seen to be fair is an indicator that an employer treats the worker honestly and considers him a partner which, in turn, acts as a strong motivational factor. The article contains the results of analyses of philosophical concepts of justice presented by Rawls and Nozick and indicates the implications of these theories in the practice of compensation management.