How to Answer the What Are Your Salary Expectations Question

In this milestone 50th episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most tension-filled moments in any job interview: the salary expectations question. They break down why hiring managers ask it, what they're really looking for, and how to prepare a response that is both honest and strategic. Lucas shares a specific framework — anchoring with market data from a source like Levels.fyi or Glassdoor — and explains why naming a range with a floor you'd walk away from is more effective than giving a single number. Luna pushes back on common advice like 'always delay answering' and offers a real example from a friend's negotiation at a mid-size tech company in Austin. They also discuss how to handle the question when the interviewer won't let you defer, and what to do if your number is above their budget. By the end, listeners will have a concrete script and a decision rule for when to walk away. This episode is perfect for anyone preparing for final-round interviews or negotiating an offer in mid-2026. #SalaryExpectations #InterviewPrep #JobInterview #Negotiation #Careers #HiringManagerInsights #BehavioralQuestions #Compensation #SalaryNegotiation #MarketData #LevelsFyi #Glassdoor #JobOffer #InterviewTips #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Episode50 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo