Question: Do I Have to Disclose My Salary History?
Should you disclose your salary history to a prospective employer? If so, when?
Answer: It depends when you're asked. If you're asked to list your salary history when applying for a job and you're concerned that it could knock you out of contention for the position, what you might want to do instead is to include a salary range rather than a specific amount. For example, you could say "My salary range is from $40,000 - $50,000."
If you're asked because the company is putting together an offer, I'd suggest disclosing your salary. It's important to be honest because the company to verify your salary with previous employers if they check your employment history.
