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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

$59,740
Average $59,740
Low $41,004
High $87,037

The average salary for a recruiting specialist is $59,740 per year in the United States. 855 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Recruiting Specialist job openings in United States

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Recruiting Specialist
Christian Brothers Automotive3.3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$50,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
35 minutes 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
    $79,033 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $75,449 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $67,292 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $65,599 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $59,809 per year

Where can a Recruiting Specialist earn more?

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