How do you answer "What pay range do you expect?"

I am very motivated to move out of my current job, but obviously don't want to signal desperation.

Should I try to be more quantitative (for example say in the mid-$100ks) or qualitative (I am looking for strong career progression) when HR or recruiters ask me about pay expectations?

 

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