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

A Recruiting Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Recruiter I (0-2 years)earns $60,825, a Recruiting Specialist (2-4 years)earns $76,256, a Recruiter III (4-7 years)earns $91,709, a Recruiter IV (7+ years)earns $116,829, a Recruiting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $78,624,

What are the highest paying states for a Recruiting Specialist?

Recruiting Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Recruiting Specialist roles are District of Columbia $78,217, California $77,921, Massachusetts $76,882. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Recruiting Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Recruiting Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Recruiting Director: $148,048; Recruiting Professional - Lead: $114,670; Recruiting Sourcing Specialist: $111,911; Senior Recruiting Specialist: $89,139; Hr Recruiting Specialist: $86,981.

Recruiting Specialist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Recruiting Specialist make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Recruiting Specialist in Hawaii is $73,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,009
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,230 to $78,115
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,663

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Recruiting Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,115	$6,510	$1,502	$38
Average	$73,838	$6,153	$1,420	$35
25th Percentile	$62,230	$5,186	$1,197	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Recruiting Specialist Salaries

A Recruiting Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Recruiting Specialist'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): $60,825
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,256
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,709
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,829
Expert (over 8 years): $78,624

Levels	Salary
Recruiter... Level Recruiting Specialist	$60,825
Recruitin... Level Recruiting Specialist	$76,256
Recruiter... Level Recruiting Specialist	$91,709
Recruiter... Level Recruiting Specialist	$116,829
Recruitin... Level Recruiting Specialist	$78,624

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

District of Columbia: $78,217.
California: $77,921.
Massachusetts: $76,882.

District of Columbia $78,217 California $77,921 Massachusetts $76,882 Washington $76,600 New Jersey $76,571 Alaska $76,473 Connecticut $75,498 New York $75,102

Hawaii $73,838 Rhode Island $73,244 Maryland $72,841 Minnesota $72,290 Colorado $72,078 Illinois $72,008 Oregon $71,739 Delaware $71,542

New Hampshire $71,417 Virginia $71,139 Pennsylvania $70,327 Nevada $69,917 North Dakota $69,783 Michigan $69,571 Wisconsin $69,493 Vermont $69,337

Texas $68,907 Maine $68,878 Arizona $68,836 Ohio $68,786 Georgia $68,137 Indiana $67,812 Wyoming $67,748 Utah $67,649

Iowa $67,607 Kansas $67,268 Louisiana $67,169 North Carolina $67,133 Missouri $67,119 Florida $66,844 Montana $66,695 Nebraska $66,554

Kentucky $66,476 South Carolina $66,194 Tennessee $66,017 Idaho $65,947 New Mexico $65,431 Oklahoma $65,318 Alabama $64,901 South Dakota $64,202

Arkansas $63,820 West Virginia $63,615 Mississippi $63,001

Top Paying Cities for Recruiting Specialists

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:

Aiea: $73,463
Anahola: $72,969
Captain Cook: $72,969

Aiea, HI $73,463 Anahola, HI $72,969 Captain Cook, HI $72,969 Eleele, HI $72,969 Ewa Beach, HI $73,463 Kapolei, HI $73,301 Haiku, HI $72,969 Hakalau, HI $72,969

Haleiwa, HI $72,969 Hana, HI $72,969 Hanalei, HI $72,969 Hanamaulu, HI $72,969 Hanapepe, HI $72,969 Hauula, HI $73,131 Hawaii National Park, HI $72,969 Hawi, HI $72,969

Hilo, HI $72,969 Princeville, HI $72,969 Holualoa, HI $72,969 Honaunau, HI $72,969 Honokaa, HI $72,969 Honomu, HI $72,969 Hoolehua, HI $72,969 Kaaawa, HI $73,265

Kahuku, HI $72,969 Kahului, HI $72,969 Kailua, HI $73,463 Ocean View, HI $72,969 Waikoloa, HI $72,969 Keauhou, HI $72,969 Kailua Kona, HI $72,969 Kalaheo, HI $72,969

Kalaupapa, HI $72,969 Kamuela, HI $72,969 Kaneohe, HI $73,463 Kapaa, HI $72,969 Kaumakani, HI $72,969 Kaunakakai, HI $72,969 Keaau, HI $72,969 Kealakekua, HI $72,969

Kealia, HI $72,969 Kekaha, HI $72,969 Kihei, HI $72,969 Kilauea, HI $72,969 Kapaau, HI $72,969 Koloa, HI $72,969 Kualapuu, HI $72,969 Kunia, HI $73,230

Kurtistown, HI $72,969 Lahaina, HI $72,969 Laie, HI $73,032 Lanai City, HI $72,969 Laupahoehoe, HI $72,969 Lawai, HI $72,969 Lihue, HI $72,969 Makawao, HI $72,969

Makaweli, HI $72,969 Maunaloa, HI $72,969 Mountain View, HI $72,969 Naalehu, HI $72,969 Ninole, HI $72,969 Ookala, HI $72,969 Paauilo, HI $72,969 Pahala, HI $72,969

Pahoa, HI $72,969 Paia, HI $72,969 Papaaloa, HI $72,969 Papaikou, HI $72,969 Pearl City, HI $73,463 Pepeekeo, HI $72,969 Puunene, HI $72,969 Volcano, HI $72,969

Wahiawa, HI $73,230 Pukalani, HI $72,969 Mililani, HI $73,329 Kula, HI $72,969 Waialua, HI $72,969 Waianae, HI $73,032 Wailuku, HI $72,969 Waimanalo, HI $73,463

Waimea, HI $72,969 Waipahu, HI $73,428 Honolulu, HI $73,463 J B P H H, HI $73,463 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $73,265 Schofield Barracks, HI $73,202 Fort Shafter, HI $73,463 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $73,463

Camp H M Smith, HI $73,463 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $73,428 Wake Island, HI $73,463

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

Understanding how a Recruiting Specialist'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 January 01, 2026

$62,230

Average $73,838/year

$78,115

$5,186

Average $6,153/month

$6,510

$1,197

Average $1,420/week

$1,502

$30

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,115	$6,510	$1,502	$38
Average	$73,838	$6,153	$1,420	$35
25th Percentile	$62,230	$5,186	$1,197	$30

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