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Recruiting specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Recruiting Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$59,224
Average $59,224
Low $40,482
High $86,643

The average salary for a recruiting specialist is $59,224 per year in the United States. 836 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Recruiting Specialist job openings in United States

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Patient Recruitment Specialist
Flourish Research1out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
$20 - $22 a year
Full-time
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Recruiting Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SIPMD
 
$300,000per year
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St. Mary's College of Maryland
 
$260,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$208,000per year
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Intelcia
 
$192,000per year
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Synechron
 
$170,000per year
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HPE Juniper Networking
 
$143,325per year
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Highest paying cities for Recruiting Specialists near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $79,915 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $75,554 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $69,189 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $65,891 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $65,599 per year

Where can a Recruiting Specialist earn more?

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