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How to Answer Salary Expectations

6 min readLast updated 2026-07-17Beginner levelOfficial-source checked

The salary question feels like a trapdoor, but it’s really an invitation. Here’s the range language that keeps you flexible and professional, plus what to say when they push for one number.

How to Answer Salary Expectations

The salary question feels like a trapdoor, but it’s really an invitation. Here’s the range language that keeps you flexible and professional, plus what to say when they push for one number.

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