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Executive recruiter salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$98,103
Average $98,103
Low $43,841
High $219,526

The average salary for a executive recruiter is $98,103 per year in the United States. 969 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Executive Recruiter job openings in United States

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Associate, Executive Recruitin...
FTI Consulting, Inc.3.6out of 5 stars.
McLean, VA
$57,500 - $101,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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.
McDonough Bolyard Peck
 
$364,000per year
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gpac
 
$350,000per year
Century Group
 
$343,571per year
Gibson Dunn
 
$312,500per year
Clifford Chance
 
$312,500per year
UKG
 
$284,350per year

Highest paying cities for Executive Recruiters near United States

  1. Nashville, TN
    $155,757 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $121,448 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $117,879 per year
  4. Berkley, MI
    $112,578 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $105,178 per year

Where can an Executive Recruiter earn more?

Compare salaries for Executive Recruiters in different locations
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Senior Executive Recruiter

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Average $103,365 per year