They asked my salary range, what should I say? - 9 weeks in

I have been out of work for 9 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I do not want to price myself out. How do you research fairly?

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

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