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Executive recruiter salary in United States

How much does an Executive Recruiter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$97,038
Average $97,038
Low $44,356
High $212,288

The average salary for a executive recruiter is $97,038 per year in the United States. 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Executive Recruiter job openings in United States

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Executive Search Analyst
Falcon.io3.9out of 5 stars.
Remote
$78,351 a year
11 months ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Recruiter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sullivan & Cromwell
 
$366,250per year
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McDonough Bolyard Peck
 
$364,000per year
gpac
 
$350,000per year
Roblox
 
$343,975per year
Century Group
 
$343,571per year
Gibson Dunn
 
$312,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Executive Recruiters near United States

  1. Nashville, TN
    $149,900 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $121,478 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $114,188 per year
  4. Berkley, MI
    $112,578 per year
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $111,678 per year

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The average salary for an Executive Recruiter is $97,038 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Executive Recruiter salaries typically range between a low of $44,356 and a high of $212,288 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Executive Recruiter include Nashville, TN at $149,900 per year, Boston, MA at $121,478 per year, and New York, NY at $114,188 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Executive Recruiter include Sullivan & Cromwell ($366,250 per year) and McDonough Bolyard Peck ($364,000 per year).

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