As of August 01, 2025, Recruiting Directors in the United States earn an average annual salary of $148,052 with an hourly rate of $71. Salary ranges from $129,043 (10th percentile) to $180,140 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $138,102 (25th percentile) and $164,848 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025An entry-level Recruiting Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $141,963. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $142,854. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $144,042. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $145,824, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $148,052.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Recruiting Director | $141,963 |
| Intermediate Level Recruiting Director | $142,854 |
| Senior Level Recruiting Director | $144,042 |
| Specialist Level Recruiting Director | $145,824 |
| Expert Level Recruiting Director | $148,052 |
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Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Recruiting Director with a Bachelor's Degree is $157,142 - $166,597. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.
Recruiting Director Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.0% |
| High School | 5.6% |
| Associates | 3.1% |
| Bachelors | 60.5% |
| Masters | 28.3% |
| Doctorate | 1.5% |
As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Recruiting Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $145,562 in 2023 to approximately $141,573 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Recruiting Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $148,052 | 58.4% |
| Bonus | $39,085 | 15.4% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $13,167 | 5.2% |
| 401K/403B | $7,860 | 3.1% |
| Disability | $3,743 | 1.5% |
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.3% |
| Pension | $10,105 | 4.0% |
| Time Off | $23,032 | 9.1% |
| Total Compensation | $253,395 | 100% |
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The average annual salary of Recruiting Director is $148,052. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Recruiting Director is $71; the average weekly pay of Recruiting Director is $2,847; the average monthly pay of Recruiting Director is $12,338.
A Recruiting Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Recruiting Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Recruiting Director is $186,738.
The highest pay for Recruiting Director is $180,140.
The lowest pay for Recruiting Director is $129,043.
Plans, develops, and directs processes to attract, evaluate, and refer candidates for open positions through recruiting website, employee referrals, on-site recruiting and other sourcing methods. Develops and enhances and organization's recruiting program, policies, and procedures. Executes a strategy to position the organization as a preferred employer. Evaluates and communicates key metrics to develop appropriate recruitment strategies and ensure positions are filled efficiently and effectively. Maintains relationships with schools, advertisement, and recruitment agencies. Oversees the recruitment for senior level and executive positions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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