Talking salary at an interview in English (beginner)
Beginner English for talking salary at an interview. Key line: “I'd like to ask about the salary.”
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Polite way to start salary talk
Polite way to start salary talk
Ask their salary range
“range” sounds softer than asking one number
Polite way to give a monthly pay range
Ending with “okay?” sounds natural
Soft way to end your request
At the end, it sounds more polite
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to ask about the salary.” — polite way to start salary talk. Polite way to start salary talk.
Range: what to say in English
Say “What range do you have in mind?” — ask their salary range. “range” sounds softer than asking one number.
Try: what to say in English
Say “Is 4,000 to 4,500 a month okay?” — polite way to give a monthly pay range. Ending with “okay?” sounds natural.
Wrap-up: what to say in English
Say “If that works.” — soft way to end your request. At the end, it sounds more polite.