What To Do If The HR Asks For Salary Expectations

Avoid stating your salary expectations first. State a number too low and you could shortchange yourself in the future. State one too high and HR might move on to another candidate expecting lower pay.

Instead, you can respond to the question by kicking it back to HR.

Be kind and curious: “I appreciate that compensation is an important aspect to the job, and it has to work for the both of us. Given you’re the hiring manager in this role, and the expert on what the company can offer, I’d like to hear what you have in mind for the salary range of this position.”