Definition: A salary requirement is the amount of compensation a person would require to accept a position. Some employers ask job candidates to give them a salary requirement when they apply for a job.
You can submit your salary requirement in a number of forms. Most people include their salary requirement in a brief sentence in their cover letter. While you can give a specific number for your required salary, most people choose to remain flexible. Some people give a salary range, while others say salary is negotiable.
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