Is it okay for an interviewer to ask how much you make right now? If yes, how should you answer?
I said I wasn’t comfortable sharing that, and then the recruiter became a bit confrontational. He said that if I’m applying for a job within this range, then I must currently be earning less.
I tried to get out of it saying that my expectation is withing the range

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I say I make more than their top range so they think I won’t accept anything lower

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This is a really great way to answer this honestly. I always ask them what their range is and then say the top of their range. I don't give them an answer on what I am currently making.

In some states, and in some cities, it's illegal for potential employers to ask about that. It seems odd for an interviewer to become confrontational about that, as it's an issue that's been talked about a lot. It's generally better to let them give the salary range and proceed from there.

Companies always try to figure out what you’re earning. I always I’m earning within the hiring positions salary range to ensure I am not undercutting myself.

They cannot ask what you currently make. If they insists on you sharing salary expectations, just tell them you’ve been interviewing for roles that pays between $xx,xxx to $xx,xxx.

I get asked that quite a bit when I go to interviews, so I’ve always found it to be quite a common question. Whether or not it’s ethical from them is another matter. I always lie and inflate the figure by 10%

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