[danbrooks]

Yes. I pre-screen job postings to make sure that the compensation is workable before applying.

[joezydeco]

I don't trust the ranges put into job listings. It may give you a ballpark idea of the range, but anything that looks even slightly attractive or above market is usually put there to attract resumes. The real number is worse.

[danbrooks]

Interesting - I've never had that experience. In my experience the most variable part is the amount of stock/bonus on top of base salary.