This is an interesting question for me, because I am a teacher. Teachers don't get to specify a salary range, because we are paid strictly on years in the profe

This is an interesting question for me, because I am a teacher. Teachers don't get to specify a salary range, because we are paid strictly on years in the profession and the credits we earned. I am looking to switch careers, so I interviewed for a developer position recently. It was really interesting to be asked for a salary range. Money isn't everything, but I certainly felt a little more respected professionally than when I have been interviewed for teaching positions. That said, I have almost no experience applying for developer jobs. The power to walk if you find another job is pretty good leverage. The resolution seems straightforward: be honest, tell your supervisor you undervalued yourself, and ask for an adjustment based on what you are worth. If they hesitate, ask for a set of milestones to reach your desired salary, so you are not stuck on a long-term path below your peers. If their response doesn't satisfy you, quietly look for other jobs. If I were interviewing you and I felt your current employer was severely underpaying you, I would respect you for looking for new employment.