Competitive salary

Formal Neutral

What it really means

A phrase in job adverts meaning the pay is not stated. It suggests the pay is similar to other jobs like it — but you will not know the number until you ask or get an offer. It is fine to ask the range politely.

Chinese explanation

招聘广告里的常见说法，意思是"不写具体工资"。暗示薪资与同类职位相当，但不问或不拿到offer就不知道数字。礼貌地询问薪资范围是完全可以的。

Example conversation

A: The advert just says competitive salary. B: Ask the recruiter for the range before you spend hours applying.

A：广告上只写了“薪资面议、具有竞争力”。 B：先问招聘方薪资范围，别白花几个小时申请。

What you could say back

“Could you share the salary range for this role?”

Related phrases

Salary expectations Per annum OTE (on-target earnings)

Official sources

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