Do recruiters receive commissions?

Recruiters receive commission, but this only applies to external recruiters, not internal ones. Internal recruiters work within a specific company and are compensated with annual salaries rather than commissions. They are often found in the human resources departments of organizations. External recruiters, on the other hand, are independent contractors or work for recruiting agencies and receive commissions through placement fees. They often have the potential to earn more than internal recruiters. There are three different types of commission structures for external recruiters: contingency, retainer, and container. Contingency structures pay recruiters after specific jobs are completed, while retainer structures see organizations paying recruiters before they accomplish recruitment objectives. Container structures are a mixture of both contingency and retainer structures, with organizations paying half the commission before recruitment services begin.