What kind of salary should I expect to go back to work on?

[Mooseheart]

Hi, I've got an interview coming up. The salary was not stated on the application form - it is apparently to be discussed at interview.

The hours are part time, if I get the job I will be doing exactly the same role as the job I left five years ago to become a SAHM.

Should I expect a little more than my previous salary (pro rata obviously) to take into account inflation over the last five years? Or should I expect less given that the job is public rather than private sector, and part time?

Any help would be much appreciated - I don't wish to seem greedy but neither do I wish to under-sell myself. It has to be worth it financially given the extra I will be paying in childcare etc!

Thanks.

If the job is public sector, presumably the main union will be able to advise on pay scales. Any pay increases should have been negotiated and publicised so you ought to be able to find out what people on the same grade are earning?

OK, thanks WilfSell.

You certainly shouldn't be expecting less as the job is part time. Agree that there should be pay scales - am quite surprised that these haven't been made explicit during the application process. Is it a very specialist role?