What should you say in an interview when asked what wage do you expect?

Answer 1

Answer the question with a question:

"What range does this position pay?"

Answer 2

You should know before the interview what the wage range is likely to be. If you are confident at that stage that you will be offered the job then go for at least 5% over the upper limit. You may be told that this is above the limit at which your reply is that you will accept the lower figure on the understanding that when you have proved that you are a real asset to the company say in 3 months the level will be increased. Best of luck.

Answer 3

First of all know what the average wage is for that position and then aim slightly higher. Check the internet or job services to see the range of wages offered for that position. When you go for interview have a figure in mind and say higher but say you are open to negotiation or just say you are looking for close to your figure. But if it's a job you like and the salary is good for you it shouldn't be a problem but if it's a job you don't want then ask for a higher salary.

Answer 4

Before the interview, research the typical salary for that city and position you are applying for. They have several great websites for that just a google away.

I'll always tell them "well, I've researched the average salary *and so on and so forth* and I'm looking for something in the range of $xxxxx."

Usually they will give exactly what you ask, so you want to ask a little higher than you think you are worth. If you ask low, they will never argue with you.... they will take the deal you have given them.

Also, if they just give you a number, don't be afraid to ask for more. The asking never hurts anyone. I've known friends who have asked for $5000 - $10,000 more starting and have gotten it. Its all in how you play your cards. Of course, which industry you are in has a huge factor too.

Answer 5

Was it advertised with a wage? What is the average for that sort of job? Are you expecting an increase? Try slightly higher, but say you are open to negotiation on that point.

Answer 6

I asked that question to a recruitment consultant and she told me that you should never bring money up in an interview unless asked and if you are then the best thing to say is about £2,000 above what your currently earning and follow it by something like "but job satisfaction is primary so am negotiable".
What ever you say, say it with confidence, like you deserve what you're going to payed. If you do that, you'll be fine.

Answer 7

You should have some number in mind when going to an interview. With or without benefits. Never tell them the minimum that you will accept....and always leave room/opportunity to negotiate.

Answer 8

I would try to ask for something in the 5-6% range of your current income barring that you are doing the same type of job.

Answer 9

Depends on whether you know what the going rate is for the job. The safest thing to do is simply to point to your current/last salary and say you are looking to improve on that, and you will take the whole package into consideration when reaching your decision on which offer to accept.

Answer 10

You should go for the top wage you would like but then say that you are open to negotiate, this way it doesn't look like your too full of yourself.

Answer 11

Never give any fixed number in particular... jus say tht u r lookin fr something around or within a certain figure... and b sure tht this figure suits both u as well as the company.....