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I've always been asked at every interview. It sucks. I've been told to try to always get them to put a number out first which may be possible, but I don't know how. I've been told that a good way to answer the question is with something like "I'd like a fair salary for the responsibility that the position entails." I think the important thing is to have a good idea what you think the position should pay and an idea of what you want. I might be tempted to go a little high and then negotiate down. But then, I'm horrible at negotiating too.