Think back to the last interview you had. Maybe it was recent. Maybe it’s been a while. Either way, the interviewer may have asked you about salary or salary expectations.

If you didn’t know how to respond to this question, it may have cost you the job. If you’re on the job hunt right now or thinking about applying, you need to know how to address this question when it comes up in an interview.
It’s Not Illegal
First, some misunderstandings should be cleared up. It’s not illegal for an interviewer to ask about salary during an interview, though it isn’t considered ideal to do so. Many people tell candidates they should avoid asking about salary, and many instruct interviewers to do the same.

In some places in the United States, it is illegal …show more content…
There are many reasons, but the first is to save the company money. If you’re only making $30,000 at your current job, then the job offer you receive may be for $35,000, not the $40,000 the company would pay another candidate or the person currently in the job.

This is a form of discrimination. Since women and other minorities often hold lower-paying jobs, it also unfairly targets them for lower and unequal salaries. Equal pay for equal work is legislated in Canada.
Asking the Question
As much as interviewers are discouraged to ask, “What is your current salary?”, many will still ask in one way or another. They might ask about salary expectations instead. You may base your expectations based on what you’re currently making. This makes a question about salary expectations a roundabout way of getting at your salary history.

You should be prepared for an interviewer to ask you this type of question. How can you address the salary question when it comes up in an interview?
Know What to Look for
The first step in preparing for the salary question is to know what to look for. As mentioned, the most obvious way is for the interviewer to ask about what you’re making currently. They might also ask about salary expectations or something