Negotiating pay when I have been out of work - 13 months and counting

I have been out of work for 21 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I also do not want to sell myself short. How do you research fairly?

Check several sources for pay in Salt Lake City, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.