That happened to me last week.
Their salary range was $21 - $29 hour.
At the interview they asked me what hourly rate I would like.
I said I would be happy with $25 hour.
I got the job

I've been to interviews where they have said, how much money do you want? I usually say i want what the job is worth to you but i can't put a figure on it as i don't know the financial aspects of what you require to employ me. I am confident that you are a fair and reasonable employer so i'm sure you'll come up with the right figure.

They should post their salary offer. Otherwise, they are looking for slave labor and are not interested in the skills or value the applicant can bring to their business.

I usually throw it back on them and ask what the budget window it is that was set for the position, because they all budget for staff.
Sometimes it’s a game of bluff.
But they’re sometimes asking that to see if you’re within the invisible pay window

Put "salary negotiable"

I don't know why this question is even included. It's not like they are going to listen if you say 10,000 an hour. Or even if you said 1 dollar an hour which would be illegal.

I was told in college and by my dad to never bring that up when seeking a job. That should only be brought up after the job is offered.

I really dont think they take that seriously or would pass you up if you put down an amount that is too high. They will pay you what they pay you.

The first rule of negotiation is always let the other party make the first offer.

they want to see how low you'll go, i.e. how desparate you are. I consider it a bad sign usually, that this is an employer who doesnt give a shit about their employees.

Google for the salary for the title you have applied for and put in a number that closely matches...in the brackets write (negotiable)

Put the highest number you could think of and hope for the best

I fkn [big]hate[/big] that!!! Doesn't exactly factor in those who have been out of work for decades.

Ask for the going rate.

Always say industry standard rate as a minimum...

I would leave it blank.

It’s common

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