Guides
Stating salary expectations: examples and ranges
Gross or net, yearly or monthly: researching and wording salary wishes correctly.
The salary question is negotiation, not confession: research plus ranges keeps room to move.
Researching
- Use sources: combine tariff scales, salary reports and comparison sites.
- Weigh factors: region, industry, experience and company size.
- Build a range: realistic minimum plus 10 to 15 percent target.
Wording
- In the letter: my salary expectation is X gross per year.
- In the interview: name a range and signal room to negotiate.
- Never: net, monthly, or negotiable without a number.
Write down wish and minimum – before the first interview, not in it.
Frequently asked questions
Name gross yearly figures?
Yes – that is the German standard for salary statements.
When pressed for one number?
Range plus reasoning – whoever names first sets the anchor.