This is an archived snapshot from September 14, 2026, kept as a stable citation permalink. For the current figures, see the live recruiter salary report.

Recruiter Salary Report — September 14, 2026

As of September 14, 2026, the median advertised recruiter salary was $68,500 per year across 155 live listings with a posted range, with the middle 50% between $59,850 and $81,969.

Advertised salary distribution

Advertised recruiter salary distribution (2026-09-14)47$40k to $60k62$60k to $80k24$80k to $100k5$100k to $120k7$120k to $140k7$140k to $160k3$160k+

Median advertised salary by seniority

Mid level$60,00064 listings

Median advertised salary by sector

Technology$84,50026 listingsNonprofit & Education$67,60013 listingsHealthcare & Life Sci…$65,00035 listingsProfessional Services$63,75098 listingsFinancial Services$62,75019 listingsIndustrial$59,85025 listings