How to Answer HR Round Questions: What are your salary expectations?

What are your salary expectations?

By asking this question the employer wants to verify if a candidate is aware of the remunerations as per the industry standards. Few companies has a standard that they give x% of salary hike to your current CTC. It is recommended to do a background study of the employer to understand how to set your salary expectations.

Explanation:

My salary expectations are in the line with the current industry standards according to my skills and experience. Also, I would only be able to give you a clear idea about my expectations once I get to know the role I am handling and the responsibilities I am expected to manage.