That’s a great question. Compensation is an important part of any career conversation, but your current salary doesn’t always reflect your true value... or what you could be earning in the future.

Many people are starting to look beyond just their paycheck and explore ways to create additional opportunities, increase their financial flexibility, and have more control over their income.

You or someone you know may be looking for another path or a way to build something alongside their current career. I’m always open to connecting, sharing what I do, and having a conversation to see if it could be a good fit.
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It is a good practice for the recruiter to ask for pay slip of the interviewee to avoid new employees from premature resignations as a result of... dissatisfaction emanating from poor conditions.  more

I too would ask for the salary range for the position. If your current compensation is within that range, you could answer "my current salary is... within that range", or, "my current pay is higher/lower that that range". more

I personally attended an interview, and i was the one who asked the recruiter their budget for the position. I did not want to waste my time in a... business that i could not engage in. They looked nervous and did not want to tell me, But i pushed them hard until they gave me a range. Then i was earning 3times what they described as their range. I thanked them and asked them to offer the next candidate the opportunity. more

Illegal question in my State. I’d ask them the range of the position being offered. Your current salary is not relevant.

It may sound funny! However, there is every need to answer the question with all sincerity. It is almost similar to asking for a payslip in your... former place of work for proper placement.  more

You first ask them what the budget is for the position, and then you tell them your expected salary range, not what you're making now. If you tell... them what you're making now they will lowball you. It's none of their business. more

I think someone is trying to make sure they aren’t wasting your time, especially if you are highly paid and they can’t match the salary.

And illegal in some states. I would not answer them.

Its a general question nowadays and has to be answered be true to yourself.if they want to engage you more its ok..like is the amount quoted... negotiable? This is becoz they like comparing with what they offer not to waste time with you.It doesn't affect their structure anyway..you'll get what is required as per their structure..In case you quote the amount and you are not asked for negotiation,Probably they pay within your quote.
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The question is appropriate.(!) This is how I know how serious the HR department is at the company...

I've had recruiters ask me for my current payslip. And I really think there must be a law or rule somewhere that you can refuse to send your current... payslip. I feel that you will never get what you are really worth at a new position if they know what you are being paid now. more

Same with me

I like to answer because I'm not gonna waste my time or theirs if the position pays below what I currently make. Answer with what will make me move

Answer with what you are looking for in salary and benefits ( total compensation).
If you answer you will most likely give them an unfair advantage... to keep you at the lower end of the salary range more

It may be different because I do contract work, but I haven't answered that question in 15 years. Just ask what the range is and, at least with... contracts know that there is always wiggle room.  more

I never trust that question

That's if what you're currently making is what you want and deserve ..... . . Lol

The benefit is that you set the bar for what it is you want and deserve.