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Salary range

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

nounCommon term

In job interviews & careers, salary range means: The lowest and highest amounts an employer is prepared to pay for a particular job, for example £40,000 to £48,000 a year.

In Turkish: maaş aralığı, ücret bandı

How it is used

Some job ads show the salary range, and in a growing number of places pay transparency rules require it. Candidates ask 'What is the salary range for this role?' and may give their own range when asked about their expectations.

Example sentences

  1. The salary range for this position is €45,000 to €52,000.

  2. Before we go further, could you share the salary range for this role?

Common collocations

  • salary range for the role
  • within the salary range
  • top of the salary range
  • share the salary range
  • salary expectationsThe amount of pay you hope to receive in a new job, which employers often ask about on application forms or in interviews.
  • competitive salaryA phrase in job ads meaning the pay is similar to or better than what other employers offer for the same work, without giving an exact figure.
  • negotiateTo discuss something formally with someone in order to reach an agreement, for example about your salary, start date or working hours.
  • base salaryThe fixed amount of pay you get before bonuses, commission, overtime or benefits are added.

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