"I earn a base salary of 45,000 plus a potential 20% annual bonus. Last year my earnings were 52,000. My current employer offered me more if I was to stay with them, but the career growth doesn't align with my career goals. T-Mobile's advertised salary seems fair for current industry trends. Is the advertised rate part of a range or a set rate?"

"I would like to earn slightly above where I am now. I make 100,000 plus benefits and a 10% commission on all sales. How frequently do performance reviews and pay increases occur, and would your next hire be eligible for that? Also, what kind of increase could a top performer expect?"

When discussing salary-related questions, you want to speak to your professionalism and professional worth. Evaluate your professional worth not only by how well you've performed in your interview but by examining how the benefits you currently receive compare to those T-Mobile offers. You also want to consider how much you are currently getting paid and what your projected pay could be for the coming year, how frequently you expect an increase, and any other rewards that impact your cost of living. Familiarize yourself with the pay rate they advertise for the position and any other value propositions in their recruitment efforts. If the offer seems fair and meets your professional worth, consider how they can meet your career advancement goals and discuss that. This way, you effectively increase your professional worth by suggesting you value this opportunity for more than the money.