What exactly do recruiters mean when they say the role has a 'competent salary'? To me, it means the recruiter either has been asked not to talk about the salary range openly or that the company wants to decide what I make based on my market value. Am I seeing this wrong? I don't understand for what other reason the salary has to be talked about so discreetly.

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Usually, it’s a way to say the salary is fair but flexible based on experience or market benchmarks. Sometimes companies keep ranges confidential or want room to negotiate. It’s not always negative, just a diplomatic way to keep options open while assessing fit.

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