They asked my salary range, what should I say?, retail manager here

I have been out of work for 6 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. There are 18 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I looked up ranges in Little Rock and they vary a lot. How do you research fairly?

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

Benefits matter too. A slightly lower rate with better coverage was better for me.