What are your salary expectations?

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The best thing that you can do when asked about your salary expectations is to be open and honest about what you are currently earning, and where you want to be in the future.

"As I am new to my career and this industry, I am happy to negotiate my earnings based on your typical salary for this role."

"I can share with you what I am currently earning, and where I would like to be in my next position. Currently, I am earning a base salary of $78K plus an annual bonus opportunity of an additional 10%. Last year my earnings were $85K, and I'd like to earn a bit above that in my next position."

"I am negotiable with my salary expectations. However, I am not inclined to lose compensation. Compensation to me, though, is not just net pay. I take into account work hours, drive time, benefits, etc."

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"Based on my qualifications on the current market standards for similar positions, I anticipate a competitive salary that accurately reflects the level of my skills and the responsibilities of the role. However, I am open to negotiation regarding my salary expectations."

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You can give the interviewer a target range in your response to start the conversation, or you can leave it as is since you expressed you are flexible and open to negotiation.

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How to Answer: What are your salary expectations?

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8. What are your salary expectations?

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The best thing that you can do when asked about your salary expectations is to be open and honest about what you are currently earning, and where you want to be in the future.

Written by Rachelle Enns

Entry Level

"As I am new to my career and this industry, I am happy to negotiate my earnings based on your typical salary for this role."

Written by Rachelle Enns

Answer Example

"I can share with you what I am currently earning, and where I would like to be in my next position. Currently, I am earning a base salary of $78K plus an annual bonus opportunity of an additional 10%. Last year my earnings were $85K, and I'd like to earn a bit above that in my next position."

Written by Rachelle Enns

Experienced

"I am negotiable with my salary expectations. However, I am not inclined to lose compensation. Compensation to me, though, is not just net pay. I take into account work hours, drive time, benefits, etc."

Written by Rachelle Enns

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Anonymous Answer

"Based on my qualifications on the current market standards for similar positions, I anticipate a competitive salary that accurately reflects the level of my skills and the responsibilities of the role. However, I am open to negotiation regarding my salary expectations."

Jaymie's Feedback

You can give the interviewer a target range in your response to start the conversation, or you can leave it as is since you expressed you are flexible and open to negotiation.

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