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Recruiter salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Recruiter make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$83,984
20%
above national average
Average $83,984
Low $42,502
High $165,952

The average salary for a recruiter is $83,984 per year in Houston, TX. 280 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Recruiter job openings in Houston, TX

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
HTI Ltd3.3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
21 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Recruiter in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Obsidian Financial Services
 
$206,250per year
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S.H.A.R.E. Community Developme...
 
$199,992per year
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RE/MAX
 
$145,000per year
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Meta
 
$134,000per year
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VEG ER for Pets
 
$132,500per year
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LyondellBasell
 
$131,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Recruiters near Houston, TX

  1. Houston, TX
    $83,984 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $80,181 per year
  3. Arlington, TX
    $79,488 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $76,991 per year
  5. El Paso, TX
    $70,502 per year

Where can a Recruiter earn more?

Compare salaries for Recruiters in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Recruiter get paid in Houston, TX?

Assistant Recruiter

Job openings
Average $12.15 per hour

Entry Level Recruiter

Job openings
Average $45,630 per year

Junior Recruiter

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Average $13.66 per hour

Senior Recruiter

Job openings
Average $83,351 per year