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Recruiter salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Recruiter make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$87,501
26%
above national average
Average $87,501
Low $49,753
High $153,887

The average salary for a recruiter is $87,501 per year in Seattle, WA. 104 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 30, 2026).

Recruiter job openings in Seattle, WA

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Sourcing Recruiter, AWS
Amazon.com3.5out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
Full-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Recruiter in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Golden Alaska Seafoods
 
$196,809per year
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Adaptive Biotechnologies
 
$180,794per year
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Goodwin Recruiting
 
$162,500per year
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Arm
 
$158,562per year
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Stripe
 
$157,000per year
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West Monroe
 
$145,650per year
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Highest paying cities for Recruiters near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $154,390 per year
  2. Bellevue, WA
    $145,606 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $111,999 per year
  4. Tacoma, WA
    $99,851 per year
  5. Kent, WA
    $97,914 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 Seattle, WA?

Assistant Recruiter

Job openings
Average $28.85 per hour

Entry Level Recruiter

Job openings
Average $92,809 per year

Junior Recruiter

Job openings
Average $30.12 per hour

Senior Recruiter

Job openings
Average $125,707 per year