When asked this question in an interview, never quote a definite number. It is good to provide a range you would like your salary to fall into. The salary expectations range should not be extensive and random. It should be tight and specific. If you are getting interviewed for a strategic leadership role/position, it means the general market brackets are known to you. Else you can research online at some of the good websites about salary range vs. the experience worked. On being asked, you can say that as per industry standard for the said position, salary should range between X and y. Asking for 50, 60, or more than that hike showcases the greed to earn rather than perform. If the organization already has a high bracket, it will play well for you. But one has to be mindful of what you are quoting, as sometimes this can make or break the interview.