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What is the best way to bring up salary in an interview?

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Lamia’s Answer

Bringing up salary in an interview is a bit tricky. Here are a few things you can do:
1. Research the company and their pay structure via sites like Glassdoor, Payscale, LinkedIn etc
2. Wait for the recruiter or interviewer to bring up the topic
3. If it does not come up, you can raise it at the final stages of the interview
4. Use a range instead of a specific number to discuss salary - this shows flexibility and willingness to hear what's on offer
5. Stay professional, open and positive
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Pluralsight’s Answer

1) "Walk me through the salary range and opportunity for growing this amount at X company? or what is the salary range you're targeting/set aside for this role? "
Based on what they say...
"Based on my research on similar roles in the market, I have seen x range. Is there a reason this is lower than the industry standard?"

2) First thing you can bring up at right time about their budget and if they have any range of salary and work you way around that to close to your expectations .
Be direct. The is a big part of the job.
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Jamie’s Answer

Honest answer - Don't. Although it is the burning question that everyone wants to know, I would recommend not bringing it up in the initial interview. If the interviewer brings it up, then feel free to ask questions and get a range that it may be in. However, until they decide to hire you, it is unlikely they are going to have a decided starting salary, as it generally depends on experience, job level, location, etc. When the first question you ask during an interview is about money, it is a turn off to potential employers, as they want someone who is going to be a good employee, not just working for the money. When you don't ask about it, I think it says more about you and shows how much you want the job. If you are curious, usually online searches can give you a starting range of what to expect. Reddit pages, the job posting, etc. might be places to reference to get an idea. I have noticed it is more common now for job postings to have the salary range in the listing as it used to be - likely because this is what everyone wants to know. Once they decide to hire you, they will likely offer a starting salary. Don't be afraid at that point to ask for a little more. Ex. They offer $40,000. You say you were hoping for $45,000. Then, they may be able to settle at $43,000. This is normal, and the worst they can say is they can't do that much. But to answer your question, hold salary discussions until after the initial interview. You want to make the best impression possible. Good luck!
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