Recruiter Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Heidrick & Struggles logo

Executive Search Associate, Global Technology & Services

1w ago
San Francisco, CA
Professional Services
full-time
Agency
Talentful logo

Talent Partner - Tech - USA

3w ago
San Francisco, CA
Technology
full-time
Agency
Talentful logo

Senior Talent Partner - Non-tech - USA

3w ago
San Francisco, CA
Professional Services
full-time
Agency
Cornerstone Research logo

Campus Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Specialist

3w ago
San Francisco, CA$82,600 – $106,000 / yr
Professional Services
full-time
In-House TA
Brex logo

Manager, GTM Recruiting

3w ago
San Francisco, CA$168,144 – $210,180 / yr
Financial Services
full-time
In-House TA
Brex logo

Senior Technical Recruiting Manager

Jun 4, 2026
San Francisco, CA$170,000 – $210,000 / yr
Technology
full-time
In-House TA
Robert Half logo

Senior Recruiter (Marketing & Creative)

Jun 3, 2026
San Francisco, CA$70,304 – $75,000 / yr
Professional Services
full-time
Agency
Robert Half logo

Recruiting Manager (Finance & Accounting, Permanent Placement)

Jun 1, 2026
San Francisco, CA$70,304 – $98,000 / yr
Professional Services
full-time
Agency
Brex logo

Senior Design Recruiter

May 29, 2026
San Francisco, CA$142,380 – $195,490 / yr
Technology
full-time
In-House TA
Heidrick & Struggles logo

Executive Search Senior Associate, Financial Services

May 18, 2026
San Francisco, CA$100,000 – $125,000 / yr
Financial Services
full-time
Agency
Korn Ferry logo

Project Coordinator, Executive Search

May 14, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Professional Services
full-time
Agency
Brilliant® logo

Healthcare Recruiter

Apr 29, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Professional Services
full-time
Agency
Brex logo

Business Recruiter

Apr 17, 2026
San Francisco, CA$96,728 – $120,910 / yr
Financial Services
full-time
In-House TA
Brex logo

Senior Executive Recruiter

Apr 15, 2026
San Francisco, CA$156,392 – $195,490 / yr
Financial Services
full-time
In-House TA

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San Francisco and the broader Bay Area remain the epicenter of technology recruiting in the US. While the market has shifted with remote work adoption, the city still hosts the headquarters of major tech companies, venture-backed startups, and elite executive search firms. Technical recruiters are in especially high demand here, and the market is among the highest-paying for recruiters in the country, alongside one of the highest costs of living.

Top Companies in San Francisco

Salary Range

$70,304 $210,180

Based on current listings in San Francisco, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average recruiter salary in San Francisco?
San Francisco is among the highest-paying recruiter markets in the US, with in-house technical recruiters at major tech companies often adding equity on top of base, and agency desks adding commission. Headline pay is high, but so is the cost of living, so net purchasing power can be closer to lower-salary markets than the numbers suggest. Many listings show the posted salary range, and the live salary stats above reflect what current Bay Area openings are paying.
What types of recruiting roles dominate San Francisco?
Technical recruiting dominates the San Francisco market. The majority of open roles are for recruiters who can hire software engineers, product managers, data scientists, and designers. There is also strong demand for executive recruiters and partner-track consultants at search firms. Healthcare and biotech recruiting is a growing niche given the presence of companies like Genentech and several venture-backed biotech startups in South San Francisco.
Is the San Francisco recruiting market recovering?
The San Francisco recruiting market has stabilized after the tech layoff cycle of 2023-2024. Hiring activity has rebounded at mid-market SaaS companies and AI startups, creating renewed demand for technical recruiters. Large companies like Salesforce, Stripe, and OpenAI continue to hire. The market is more selective than it was during the boom years, but experienced recruiters with tech sector depth are finding strong demand.
Should I specialize in tech recruiting for the Bay Area?
If you want to work in San Francisco, specializing in technology recruiting is almost essential. The overwhelming majority of recruiter demand in this market comes from tech companies, and hiring managers strongly prefer recruiters who understand the technical landscape. This means being comfortable discussing programming languages, system architecture, and AI/ML concepts at a conversational level. Generalist recruiters can find roles at staffing agencies, but the highest-paying positions require technical specialization.

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