This is an archived snapshot from September 21, 2026, kept as a stable citation permalink. For the current figures, see the live recruiter salary report.

Recruiter Salary Report — September 21, 2026

As of September 21, 2026, the median advertised recruiter salary was $69,250 per year across 154 live listings with a posted range, with the middle 50% between $59,850 and $80,864.

Advertised salary distribution

Advertised recruiter salary distribution (2026-09-21)46$40k to $60k65$60k to $80k24$80k to $100k3$100k to $120k5$120k to $140k9$140k to $160k2$160k+

Median advertised salary by seniority

Mid level$59,85061 listingsSenior$86,18833 listings

Median advertised salary by sector

Technology$87,00028 listingsNonprofit & Education$68,05016 listingsHealthcare & Life Sci…$65,00033 listingsFinancial Services$63,87516 listingsProfessional Services$62,50098 listingsIndustrial$59,85026 listings