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Why do most job listings not list the salary?

It's kind of annoying because let's face it....everyone wants to know the pay of the job. Why waste my time and apply for the job that might make far less than what I expect?

Public Comments

1. You can turn the question around: why don't most applicants put their desired salary on their resumes? We know that employers *don't* talk to people whose salary expectations are higher than what they are willing to pay, and use the salary expectation figure as a candidate-screening criteria. The bottom line is that many openings have negotiable salaries, depending on the candidate's level of experience. Of course, employers would not advertise that, since often times they can get someone for their minimal amount, especially in this economy. Candidates can ask: what is the salary *range* for this position, and state their expectations within that range. Good luck in your search...