What are the main factors that influence a Contract Recruiter's salary?

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

How does experience change a Contract Recruiter's salary?

A Contract Recruiter's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,570 for beginners, reaching about $77,351 at mid-level, and approach $78,502 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Contract Recruiter?

Contract Recruiter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contract Recruiter roles are District of Columbia $84,569, California $84,248, Massachusetts $83,125. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contract Recruiter roles make?

Salaries for Contract Recruiter level roles vary by specialization: Legal Recruiter: $112,540; Nurse Recruiter: $87,028; College Recruiter: $76,490; Physician Recruiter: $74,844; Recruiter: $74,062.

Contract Recruiter Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contract Recruiter make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contract Recruiter in Delaware is $77,351 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,338
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,209 to $79,961
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,975

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Contract Recruiter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,961	$6,663	$1,538	$38
Average	$77,351	$6,446	$1,488	$37
25th Percentile	$67,209	$5,601	$1,292	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Contract Recruiter Salaries

A Contract Recruiter'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 Contract Recruiter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contract Recruiter'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): $73,570
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,896
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,351
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,426
Expert (over 8 years): $78,502

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Contract Recruiter	$73,570
Intermediate Level Contract Recruiter	$73,896
Senior Level Contract Recruiter	$77,351
Specialist Level Contract Recruiter	$78,426
Expert Level Contract Recruiter	$78,502

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How Do Contract Recruiter 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 Contract Recruiters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,569.
California: $84,248.
Massachusetts: $83,125.

District of Columbia $84,569 California $84,248 Massachusetts $83,125 Washington $82,820 New Jersey $82,789 Alaska $82,682 Connecticut $81,628 New York $81,200

Hawaii $79,833 Rhode Island $79,192 Maryland $78,756 Minnesota $78,160 Colorado $77,931 Illinois $77,855 Oregon $77,565 Delaware $77,351

New Hampshire $77,216 Virginia $76,915 Pennsylvania $76,037 Nevada $75,594 North Dakota $75,449 Michigan $75,220 Wisconsin $75,136 Vermont $74,968

Texas $74,502 Maine $74,471 Arizona $74,425 Ohio $74,372 Georgia $73,669 Indiana $73,318 Wyoming $73,249 Utah $73,142

Iowa $73,096 Kansas $72,730 Louisiana $72,623 North Carolina $72,585 Missouri $72,569 Florida $72,271 Montana $72,111 Nebraska $71,958

Kentucky $71,874 South Carolina $71,569 Tennessee $71,378 Idaho $71,301 New Mexico $70,744 Oklahoma $70,622 Alabama $70,171 South Dakota $69,415

Arkansas $69,002 West Virginia $68,781 Mississippi $68,116

Top Paying Cities for Contract Recruiters

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: $80,055
Little Creek: $79,314
Magnolia: $79,642

Lincoln, DE $80,055 Little Creek, DE $79,314 Magnolia, DE $79,642 Milford, DE $80,055 Marydel, DE $79,016 Millsboro, DE $80,055 Millville, DE $80,589 Milton, DE $80,055

Nassau, DE $80,055 Ocean View, DE $80,589 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,589 Seaford, DE $79,214 Selbyville, DE $80,589 Smyrna, DE $78,924 Viola, DE $79,642 Woodside, DE $79,413

Bear, DE $78,344 Newark, DE $78,374 Claymont, DE $78,435 Delaware City, DE $78,374 Hockessin, DE $78,435 Kirkwood, DE $78,374 Middletown, DE $78,764 Montchanin, DE $78,435

New Castle, DE $78,435 Odessa, DE $78,871 Port Penn, DE $78,160 Rockland, DE $78,435 Saint Georges, DE $78,374 Townsend, DE $78,756 Winterthur, DE $78,435 Lewes, DE $80,055

Wilmington, DE $78,435 Dover, DE $79,276 Dover Afb, DE $79,459 Bethany Beach, DE $80,589 Bethel, DE $79,214 Bridgeville, DE $80,055 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,360 Cheswold, DE $79,092

Clayton, DE $78,894 Dagsboro, DE $80,589 Delmar, DE $79,214 Ellendale, DE $80,055 Felton, DE $80,055 Fenwick Island, DE $80,589 Frankford, DE $80,589 Frederica, DE $80,055

Georgetown, DE $80,055 Greenwood, DE $80,055 Harbeson, DE $80,055 Harrington, DE $80,055 Hartly, DE $78,855 Houston, DE $80,055 Kenton, DE $78,894 Laurel, DE $79,214

Yorklyn, DE $78,435

Contract Recruiter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contract Recruiter'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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$67,209

Average $77,351/year

$79,961

$5,601

Average $6,446/month

$6,663

$1,292

Average $1,488/week

$1,538

$32

Average $37/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,961	$6,663	$1,538	$38
Average	$77,351	$6,446	$1,488	$37
25th Percentile	$67,209	$5,601	$1,292	$32

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