Interviewing for an account executive position at a marketing agency and they are asking for a salary range following my initial interview. I was making $62k at my last job which seemed severely underpaid, especially in Los Angeles. I would be fine with $85k but would definitely be more comfortable with around $92k. Does anyone have insight of what the best response of a salary range would be?

I don’t want to under ask but I don’t want to lose the opportunity by asking for too much.

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Say something like “My salary is negotiable considering other benefits and total compensation. However, I believe a salary range of $x to $y is reasonable/fair based on my experience and true requirements for this role.”

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I would add to this: instead of sharing a range, ask them what their salary bands are. Every job has them. They can share them. You don’t want to undersell yourself and you deserve to be fairly compensated.

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92k would put you as an experienced SAE in NYC.

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Don’t give a number. They already know what they’re willing to pay. Ask what them what the budget is for the role.

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Agree 90’s are more Senior in NYC

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Yep, 90s is senior level

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Uhhhhhhhh 65k in LA???

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