Salary Requirements

Anybody who has every spoken with knows my feelings about offering hiring managers information regarding salary.  Basically, the only people that need to know your salary are:

1. You
2. Spouse
3. The Tax Man

Therefore, unless an ad states that "only submissions including salary requirements will be considered," your best option is to address the question without actually answering it, by using a statement such as: “Salary is fully negotiable,” or “Salary is negotiable, dependent upon the responsibilities of the position.” If your skills and background are an obvious fit for the position being targeted, this will probably be sufficient. It also shows your reader that you did recognize the question and didn't simply ignore the answer. You'll place this statement toward the end of your cover letter.

If you feel that you must address this question, try - “I'd be looking for a position within the $k-$k base salary range, plus a competitive benefits package.”