[All questions](https://jobicy.com/q.md) KW K. W. asked the community # Should I answer a salary question or defer it? [Interviews](https://jobicy.com/question-category/interviews.md) Asked 5 Aug 2026 Active 6 Aug 2026 [Write an answer](#answer-form-container) [Log in to vote](https://jobicy.com/enter4715.php.md) Question details The recruiter asked for my expected salary before discussing responsibilities; should I give a range or ask for their budget first? Community responses ## 1 Answer Sort by Most likedNewest firstOldest first * AL Abigail Lopez [6 Aug 2026](https://jobicy.com/q/1785963928-should-i-answer-a-salary-question-or-defer-it#answer-9504.md) Copy answer link Report answer Ask for their budget first, while signaling you’re open to a fair discussion. Try: “Before I anchor us, could you share the approved range for the role?” - If they provide it, confirm whether it aligns with your target and discuss total compensation. - If they won’t, give a range based on market research, with a floor you’d genuinely accept. Don’t give a number you’d resent accepting if they treat it as your ceiling. Join the discussion ## Want to answer? Log in or create an account to post answers, vote, and build your professional profile. [Log in or register](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) Community standards ## How thoughtful discussions stay useful How we moderate answers We review contributions for clear, actionable, professionally relevant guidance. Duplicate, promotional, low-quality, or unsupported content may be removed. What makes a high-quality answer Strong answers directly address the question, explain the reasoning, and include specific steps, examples, tools, or frameworks when they add value. 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