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Let's be honest about salary ranges, though - posting two different numbers is a meaningless nod to convention. Everybody who applies ignores the low number an

• kitsunesoba 4y ago
  I would argue that the lower number is meaningful if the posting in question entertains hiring zero or low experience candidates (e.g. fresh undergrads) for the role. In that situation I would think that most applicants matching that description would be happy to get a salary on the lower end (within reasonable limits of course) since at that stage in one's career the biggest challenge is getting one's foot in the door. In my experience there aren't many postings like that though, most are looking for at least moderate levels of experience in which case I would agree that the upper end tends to be the expectation.
• jeroenhd 4y ago
  My expectations are very much the exact opposite. When a company posts a range, especially a large range, I expect them to at least pretend that the lowest end of the scale is the best they'll give during salary negotiations. Companies, and companies people trying to hire you, have an incentive to get you the worst deal you will agree with. That said, ranges are still nice to have. I'd much rather have an estimate below expectations than another company saying they offer "competitive wages". Competitive just means "what you earn right now, or worse".