「薪資」是一個概念,抽象的東西,How much後面要接的是實體的東西,像桌子、房子、衣服之類的。
因此問薪資的時候,我們要用what而不是用how much。
例如說What is the salary of this job? 或 What does the job pay?文法上都可以。
請問這個職務的薪水是多少?
(錯)How much is the salary?
(對)What is the salary of this job?
(對)What does this job pay?
想委婉一點問薪資,多半公司的薪資都有一個範圍(range),可以用salary range/pay range來表達。
What is the salary range for this position?
對話例句
Interviewer:So Ben, do you have any questions for me?
所以Ben還有什麼問題嗎?
Ben:Yes, I have a few. First off, what is the salary range for this position?
有一些,首先想知道這個職務的薪資範圍。
Interviewer:How much are you earning now?
請問你現在的薪資如何?
Ben:I'm focusing on opportunities between $50,000 and $60,000.
我希望在$50,000和 $60,000之間。