“How much did you make at your last job?”
It’s not a particularly popular job interview question.
In fact, New York City, among other locations, has banned that particular query, citing income inequality.
In some industries, however, it’s not a question that gets thrown around a lot.
Compensation data and software provider PayScale recently released a report on salary history disclosure the least.
Between April and June of this year, they surveyed 15,413 site users, asking each respondent if they were ever asked to disclose their payment at previous jobs.
"Less-senior, lower-paid workers are not as likely to be asked about their salary history," Payscale vice president of content strategy Lydia Frank tells Business Insider.
Based on PayScale's findings, here are the 11 occupations where you're least likely to get asked about your pay history:
11. IT analyst
IT analysts analyze, interpret, and modify an organization's IT systems.
Percentage of IT analysts who were asked about salary history: 35%
8 (tie). Nurse practitioner
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medication.
Percentage of nurse practitioners who were asked about salary history: 33%
8 (tie). Paralegal
Paralegals typically perform legal work within law and government offices.
Percentage of paralegals who were asked about salary history: 33%
8 (tie). Social worker
Social workers work to improve conditions for those in need within certain communities.
Percentage of social workers who were asked about salary history: 33%
7. Customer service representative
Customer service representatives provide assistance to customers and handle complaints.
Percentage of customer service representatives who were asked about salary history: 32%
6. Marketing coordinator
Marketing coordinators organize and oversee various aspects of marketing campaigns.
Percentage of marketing coordinators who were asked about salary history: 31%
5. Sales associate
Sales associates primarily help sell a company or organization's products or services.
Percentage of sales associates who were asked about salary history: 29%
4. Web developer
Web developers design and launch websites.
Percentage of web developers who were asked about salary history: 28%
3. Physical therapist
Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who specialize in helping individuals regain mobility or relieve pain.
Percentage of physical therapists who were asked about salary history: 27%
1 (tie). Marketing specialist
Marketing specialists help organizations develop marketing and advertising strategies.
Percentage of marketing specialists who were asked about salary history: 26%
1 (tie). Business analyst
Business analysts analyze, interpret, and modify an organization's systems.
Percentage of business analysts who were asked about salary history: 26%