Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator in the United States is $46,983 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,525
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,726 to $53,024
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,850
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Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $53,024 $4,419 $1,020 $25
Average $46,983 $3,915 $904 $23
25th Percentile $42,726 $3,560 $822 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Salaries

A Recruiting & Retention Coordinator'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 & Retention Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator'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): $46,538
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,835
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,847
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,140
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,392
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Recruitin... Level Recruiting & Retention Coordinator$46,538
Recruitin... Level Recruiting & Retention Coordinator$76,835
Recruitin... Level Recruiting & Retention Coordinator$97,847
Recruitin... Level Recruiting & Retention Coordinator$113,140
Recruitin... Level Recruiting & Retention Coordinator$147,392
$46,538 0 yr
$76,835 < 2 yrs
$97,847 2-4 yrs
$113,140 5-8 yrs
$147,392 > 8 yrs
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How Do Recruiting & Retention Coordinator 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 & Retention Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,019.
  • California: $51,822.
  • Massachusetts: $51,131.

Top Paying Cities for Recruiting & Retention Coordinators

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: $59,259
  • San Francisco: $58,610
  • Oakland: $57,375

What Skills Can Increase a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.55% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
  • Administrative Management (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Designing and managing the whole structure of our business to ensure that the flow of information is effective and that resources are used efficiently.
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Scheduling 9.55%
Administrative Support 3.09%
Administrative Management 1.31%
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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 a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator's salary.
  • Data Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Integrity
 $54,970
17%
Insight
 $54,030
15%
Talent Acquisition
 $51,681
10%
Leadership
 $51,681
10%
Project Management
 $51,211
9%
Coordination
 $50,741
8%
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Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Recruiting & Retention Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Recruiting & Retention Coordinator positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Recruiting & Retention Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$61,077$29.030%
Internet$58,728$28.025%
Aerospace & Defense$56,379$27.020%
Financial Services$56,379$27.020%
Software & Networking$56,379$27.020%

Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator'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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$42,726
Average $46,983/year
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Average $3,915/month
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Average $904/week
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75th Percentile $53,024 $4,419 $1,020 $25
Average $46,983 $3,915 $904 $23
25th Percentile $42,726 $3,560 $822 $21

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Salary Trends for Recruiting & Retention Coordinator

Salaries for a Recruiting & Retention Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,457 in 2023 to around $49,226 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Recruiting & Retention Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Over Time

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