What are the main factors that influence a Recruiting Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Recruiting Associate's salary?

A Recruiting Associate's salary grows with experience: a Recruiter I (0-2 years)earns $60,544, a Recruiting Associate (2-4 years)earns $75,894, a Recruiter III (4-7 years)earns $91,294, a Recruiter IV (7+ years)earns $116,304, a Recruiting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $78,278,

What are the highest paying states for a Recruiting Associate?

Recruiting Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Recruiting Associate roles are District of Columbia $80,345, California $80,040, Massachusetts $78,974. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Recruiting Associate roles make?

Salaries for Recruiting Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of Recruiting: $156,998; Recruiting Director: $148,045; Head Of Recruiting: $147,226; Sales and Recruiting Associate: $99,627; Recruiting Researcher: $90,138.

Recruiting Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Recruiting Associate make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Recruiting Associate in Delaware is $73,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,721
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,935 to $77,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,416

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Recruiting Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,797	$6,483	$1,496	$37
Average	$73,488	$6,124	$1,413	$35
25th Percentile	$61,935	$5,161	$1,191	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Recruiting Associate Salaries

A Recruiting Associate'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Recruiting Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Recruiting Associate'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): $60,544
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,894
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,294
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,304
Expert (over 8 years): $78,278

Levels	Salary
Recruiter... Level Recruiting Associate	$60,544
Recruitin... Level Recruiting Associate	$75,894
Recruiter... Level Recruiting Associate	$91,294
Recruiter... Level Recruiting Associate	$116,304
Recruitin... Level Recruiting Associate	$78,278

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How Do Recruiting Associate 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 Recruiting Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,345.
California: $80,040.
Massachusetts: $78,974.

District of Columbia $80,345 California $80,040 Massachusetts $78,974 Washington $78,683 New Jersey $78,654 Alaska $78,553 Connecticut $77,551 New York $77,145

Hawaii $75,846 Rhode Island $75,236 Maryland $74,823 Minnesota $74,257 Colorado $74,039 Illinois $73,967 Oregon $73,691 Delaware $73,488

New Hampshire $73,360 Virginia $73,074 Pennsylvania $72,239 Nevada $71,819 North Dakota $71,681 Michigan $71,463 Wisconsin $71,383 Vermont $71,224

Texas $70,781 Maine $70,752 Arizona $70,708 Ohio $70,658 Georgia $69,990 Indiana $69,656 Wyoming $69,591 Utah $69,489

Iowa $69,446 Kansas $69,097 Louisiana $68,996 North Carolina $68,959 Missouri $68,945 Florida $68,662 Montana $68,510 Nebraska $68,364

Kentucky $68,285 South Carolina $67,994 Tennessee $67,813 Idaho $67,740 New Mexico $67,211 Oklahoma $67,095 Alabama $66,666 South Dakota $65,948

Arkansas $65,556 West Virginia $65,346 Mississippi $64,714

Top Paying Cities for Recruiting Associates

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:

Lincoln: $73,157
Little Creek: $73,692
Magnolia: $73,586

Lincoln, DE $73,157 Little Creek, DE $73,692 Magnolia, DE $73,586 Milford, DE $73,342 Marydel, DE $73,463 Millsboro, DE $72,850 Millville, DE $72,962 Milton, DE $73,088

Nassau, DE $73,141 Ocean View, DE $72,950 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,090 Seaford, DE $73,131 Selbyville, DE $72,829 Smyrna, DE $73,743 Viola, DE $73,403 Woodside, DE $73,601

Bear, DE $73,431 Newark, DE $73,403 Claymont, DE $73,554 Delaware City, DE $73,477 Hockessin, DE $73,397 Kirkwood, DE $73,463 Middletown, DE $73,491 Montchanin, DE $73,414

New Castle, DE $73,424 Odessa, DE $73,527 Port Penn, DE $73,577 Rockland, DE $73,421 Saint Georges, DE $73,468 Townsend, DE $73,581 Winterthur, DE $73,430 Lewes, DE $73,117

Wilmington, DE $73,401 Dover, DE $73,692 Dover Afb, DE $73,304 Bethany Beach, DE $72,873 Bethel, DE $72,948 Bridgeville, DE $73,120 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,485 Cheswold, DE $73,668

Clayton, DE $73,670 Dagsboro, DE $72,822 Delmar, DE $72,705 Ellendale, DE $72,926 Felton, DE $73,337 Fenwick Island, DE $72,838 Frankford, DE $72,711 Frederica, DE $73,409

Georgetown, DE $72,795 Greenwood, DE $73,132 Harbeson, DE $72,872 Harrington, DE $73,244 Hartly, DE $73,472 Houston, DE $73,139 Kenton, DE $73,674 Laurel, DE $72,751

Yorklyn, DE $73,419

Recruiting Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Recruiting Associate'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$61,935

Average $73,488/year

$77,797

$5,161

Average $6,124/month

$6,483

$1,191

Average $1,413/week

$1,496

$30

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,797	$6,483	$1,496	$37
Average	$73,488	$6,124	$1,413	$35
25th Percentile	$61,935	$5,161	$1,191	$30

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