Administrative Manager/Recruiter Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Manager/Recruiter make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Manager/Recruiter in the United States is $78,340 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Administrative Manager/Recruiter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,877
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,506 to $85,426
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,373
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Administrative Manager/Recruiter Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $85,426 $7,119 $1,643 $41
Average $78,340 $6,528 $1,507 $38
25th Percentile $70,506 $5,875 $1,356 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Manager/Recruiter Salaries

An Administrative Manager/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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Manager/Recruiter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Manager/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): $52,792
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,418
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,864
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $224,568
  • Expert (over 8 years): $277,478
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Administrative Manager/Recruiter$52,792
Assistant... Level Administrative Manager/Recruiter$65,418
Administr... Level Administrative Manager/Recruiter$76,864
Regional ... Level Administrative Manager/Recruiter$224,568
VP of Bra... Level Administrative Manager/Recruiter$277,478
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$65,418 < 2 yrs
$76,864 2-4 yrs
$224,568 5-8 yrs
$277,478 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrative Manager/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 Administrative Manager/Recruiters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,738.
  • California: $86,409.
  • Massachusetts: $85,257.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Manager/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:

  • San Jose: $98,810
  • San Francisco: $97,839
  • Oakland: $95,669

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Manager/Recruiter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.98% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Customer Relationship (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers . It helps you connect with your customers on a much more personal level and create a sense of mutual understanding with them.
  • Customer Sales (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Customer Sales means sales of Goods by Licensee directly or through its authorized wholesalers, representatives or distributors to retail establishments for eventual resale to the consumer.
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Leadership 11.98%
Customer Relationship 1.51%
Customer Sales 1.15%
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 Administrative Manager/Recruiter's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $79,907
2%
Accountability
 $79,907
2%
Customer Satisfaction
 $79,907
2%
Customer Sales
 $79,907
2%
Customer Contact
 $79,123
1%
Motivating
 $79,123
1%
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How Education impacts an Administrative Manager/Recruiter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Manager/Recruiters enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Administrative Manager/Recruiter with a Associate's Degree is between $71,121 and $75,376).

Administrative Manager/Recruiter Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Manager/Recruiter
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 21.8%
Associates 10.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 17.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Administrative Manager/Recruiter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Manager/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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$70,506
Average $78,340/year
$85,426
$5,875
Average $6,528/month
$7,119
$1,356
Average $1,507/week
$1,643
$34
Average $38/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,426 $7,119 $1,643 $41
Average $78,340 $6,528 $1,507 $38
25th Percentile $70,506 $5,875 $1,356 $34

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Salary Trends for Administrative Manager/Recruiter

Salaries for an Administrative Manager/Recruiter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,601 in 2023 to around $85,223 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Manager/Recruiter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Administrative Manager/Recruiter Over Time

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