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What are your salary expectations for this role?
Updated May 18, 2026
Short answer
Anchor on research + a range, not a single number. Give a market-based range for the role, level, and location, and frame it around the value you bring. If it is early in the process, it is fine to defer: "I'd like to understand the scope and level first, but based on my research the range for this role is X–Y."
Deep explanation
Recruiters ask this to check expectations align with budget and to gauge your market awareness.
- Do your homework: Use levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and peer offers to find the realistic band for the level and city.
- Give a range, lead with the bottom you'd accept.
- Tie it to value: connect the number to your experience and impact.
- Defer politely when too early — but never say "I have no idea."
- Think total comp: base + bonus + equity.
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