Interviewer Salary in the United States

How much does an Interviewer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interviewer in the United States is $49,737 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Interviewer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,419
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,163 to $56,375
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,089
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Interviewer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $56,375 $4,698 $1,084 $27
Average $49,737 $4,145 $956 $24
25th Percentile $44,163 $3,680 $849 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Interviewer Salaries

An Interviewer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Interviewer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interviewer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,806
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,898
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,953
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,753
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,098
Levels Salary
Human Res... Level Interviewer$42,806
Interview... Level Interviewer$50,898
Human Res... Level Interviewer$58,953
Human Res... Level Interviewer$102,753
Human Res... Level Interviewer$120,098
$42,806 0 yr
$50,898 < 2 yrs
$58,953 2-4 yrs
$102,753 5-8 yrs
$120,098 > 8 yrs
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How Do Interviewer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Interviewers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,069.
  • California: $54,860.
  • Massachusetts: $54,129.

Top Paying Cities for Interviewers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $62,734
  • San Francisco: $62,047
  • Oakland: $60,739

What Skills Can Increase an Interviewer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.5% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Employee Relations (Mentioned in 3.54% Job Postings): Establishing and managing all interactions with employees to achieve the goals of the organization.
  • Talent Acquisition (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Talent acquisition is the process of identifying organizational staffing needs, recruiting qualified candidates and selecting the candidates best suited for the available positions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.5%
Employee Relations 3.54%
Talent Acquisition 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Interviewer's salary.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Talent Management
$57,695
16%
Analysis
$54,214
9%
Talent Acquisition
$54,214
9%
Leadership
$54,214
9%
Business Administration
$54,214
9%
Employment Law
$54,214
9%
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Interviewer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Interviewer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Interviewer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Interviewer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Interviewer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$64,658$31.030%
Internet$62,172$30.025%
Energy & Utilities$57,198$27.015%
Chemicals$54,711$26.010%
Insurance$54,711$26.010%

How Education impacts an Interviewer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Interviewers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Interviewer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $51,060 and $54,066).

Interviewer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Interviewer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 16.6%
Associates 13.2%
Bachelors 58.9%
Masters 10.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Interviewer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interviewer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Salary Trends for Interviewer

Salaries for an Interviewer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,128 in 2023 to around $44,703 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Interviewer salary trends, .

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