Recent interviews have ended when I was asked what pay I expected. In my case I offered the minimum I was willing to accept. As most of you know many jobs are through agencies. In that case I gave a rate I felt was fair.

I usually have the interview first so the employer knows my experience and sees my resume of all experience then they usually suggest a fair salary or hourly pay with benefits. I think this way because some interviewers think that you might only be interested short term for instant monies and not full time dedicated employee. Do what you feel in your gut

Don't ask

I always ask what the salary range is, it's a business you're looking to get paid what you need. They are looking to pay someone for a job . We are not all looking for jobs for fun . They don't want to waste their time on an interview if they're offering too low and you're looking for a higher amount. You are not looking to waste your time either. As long as it's a range sometimes they appreciate that more so you're not wasting their time. What are you going to go through two interviews with a certain company so that they can make you an offer that's not acceptable to you and they're not willing to pay more? You're not going to hurt their feelings it's a business. And it shows initiative. Unless you desperately need any job then don't even worry about it just go through their interview process and see what happens.

Technically it isn't but I agree with Laura, you almost NEED to now, but really it is not appropriate unless the potential employer brings it up first. Sometimes employers give you a range but you never know. I really wish, sometimes, we can stop being so diplomatic and just ask me what you want to know and tell me what I want to know. Everything seems so eggshell until you actually get the job, so forth and so on. Such a game that I don't like to play..... Good luck to you Marie, I hope you land a position that makes you happy and can provide a decent wage!

I say no, don’t ask. Your one and only task is to make the best honest presentation of yourself as you can. Tell them how you will make their company more successful if they hire you. It is better to turn down an offer you don’t want than to miss one which you would have accepted.

No, it is not all right to ask up front.

Ideally what you should be doing is your homework. Go on salary.com and research salaries for the type of positions you are interested in. If the average salaries are lower than you are willing to take, then you need to be looking at other types of positions--or readjust your expectations.

Interviews are not wasted time if you think of them as practice.

Personally, I would hold off on any discussion of salary until the employer brings it up. Ideally what you want to do is sell yourself so well that they decide you are the candidate even before a salary discussion. It's always better to let them make the first offer. If you have to pry it out of them, mention to them that salary.com indicates the average compensation is $------- and then ask if "{we are both looking at the same page. It's harder for them to low ball you when they know you know what the market rate is for your services.

Generally they usually ask you as they are just screening for the hiring manager and are not interested in waistling either of your time. When they ask do you have any questions for me(which they always should) then you ask. Completely fine

If you ask prior to interview they may take it as an indication that money is all you care about. Usually best to find out as much as you can about the company and present what you can offer them. Sell your strengths. You can always turn down any offer that doesn't meet your requirements. Just consider if you were the one conducting the interview. Time is important but they're looking for the best candidate they can find. Good luck..

You should only bring it up when they ask you if you have any questions