What is your current salary?
A potential employer will often base their offer on your current salary. You should be transparent about your most recent earnings and be prepared to back up any salary requests.
If you are currently employed: "I am currently earning a base salary of 78,000, plus a car allowance of 900/month, and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."
"I am currently earning a base salary of 78,000, plus a car allowance of 900/month, and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."
If you are currently unemployed: "My most recent position paid me a base salary of 45,000 plus overtime and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
My current pay is 13 an hour.
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Rather than directly answering this type of question, consider indicating a salary range that you're interested in. You could also flip this question around and ask the interviewer what kind of salary they are looking to pay.
