Here’s the practical view.

The Case for Publishing

1. Candidates are shortlisting you.

Strong candidates aren’t applying speculatively anymore. If your advert doesn’t show salary and the one next to it does, you’ve already lost part of the market.

2. It saves everyone time.

There’s nothing more frustrating than reaching final stages only to discover the numbers don’t align. Transparency prevents wasted interviews — on both sides.

3. It signals confidence.

Publishing a salary communicates clarity and self-awareness. Avoiding it often creates suspicion, even when it’s not justified.

The Case Against

1. Flexibility.

Some roles genuinely have a wide range depending on experience. A published number can anchor expectations too narrowly.

2. Internal equity.

If you’re advertising above what current employees earn, that’s a sensitive issue. But in many cases, the advert isn’t the real problem — the pay structure is.

The Honest Answer

If you can publish — publish.

At minimum, provide a realistic range.

If you genuinely can’t, say something meaningful.

“Competitive” and “commensurate with experience” don’t build trust — they create doubt.

Transparency isn’t just ethical.

In today’s market, it’s commercially smart.

Do you publish salaries? Has it changed the quality of applications you receive?

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