Sometimes you'll be asked to provide your expectations in your cover letter, other times it will come up in an interview. But the key is to be prepared for this question, as it usually comes up. There is no one magic figure when trying to determine salary for a particular position. It depends on geographical location, size of the city, market conditions, the company and your own skills and experience as compared with other applicants. Try to use a combination of methods to get as accurate a range as possible.
Many employers ask applicants to provide salary expectations in the cover letter.
This is often done to screen out applicants who expect a higher salary than the employer is willing to offer. Try to answer with a neutral statement, emphasizing that the opportunity is the most important consideration in your decision and that you would consider any reasonable offer. If necessary, give a range of what you are willing to accept instead of a fixed dollar amount. Salary discussions during the interview Never bring up salary during an interview. Always let the employer bring it up.