For me I would do it if the salary field was optional, I think the employer should decide what value to place on a specific candidate based on his or her past e

For me I would do it if the salary field was optional, I think the employer should decide what value to place on a specific candidate based on his or her past experience. Companies who can afford to pay for someone with an expansive background will do so, but certain candidates might also be more interested in working with local startups who don't have Silicon Valley or NYC budgets, but allow for more flexible positions (i.e. Telework, like others have mentioned). Not to mention certain people thrive in a small team environment versus a large corporate culture, and there's a chance to get meaningful equity to build something new and exciting.