Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee in the United States is $60,144 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,362
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,164 to $63,399
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,720
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Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $63,399 $5,283 $1,219 $30
Average $60,144 $5,012 $1,157 $29
25th Percentile $54,164 $4,514 $1,042 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salaries

An Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee'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 Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee'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): $59,905
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,089
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,335
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,084
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,461
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee$59,905
Recruiter... Level Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee$75,089
Recruiter... Level Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee$90,335
Recruiter... Level Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee$115,084
Recruitin... Level Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee$77,461
$59,905 0 yr
$75,089 < 2 yrs
$90,335 2-4 yrs
$115,084 5-8 yrs
$77,461 > 8 yrs
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How Do Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee 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 Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainees. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,592.
  • California: $66,339.
  • Massachusetts: $65,455.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainees

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: $75,860
  • San Francisco: $75,029
  • Oakland: $73,448

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Interviewing (Mentioned in 6.26% Job Postings): The ability and process of conducting a conversation to gather information to facilitate all kinds of decision-making.
  • Full-Cycle Recruiting (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Full cycle recruiting, also referred to as end-to-end recruiting or full lifecycle recruiting, is a term used to describe the holistic recruitment process, often handled by a single recruiter.
  • HRIS (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Interviewing 6.26%
Full-Cycle Recruiting 2.98%
HRIS 1.11%
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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 an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • ATS: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $78,187
30%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $71,571
19%
ATS
 $67,361
12%
Consulting
 $66,159
10%
Applicant Tracking System
 $64,956
8%
Leadership
 $64,956
8%
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Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$69,166$33.015%
Pharmaceuticals$66,159$32.010%
Software & Networking$66,159$32.010%
Energy & Utilities$64,956$31.08%
Insurance$63,753$31.06%

How Education impacts an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainees 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 Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee with a Associate's Degree is between $58,233 and $61,988).

Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 10.9%
Associates 7.2%
Bachelors 66.1%
Masters 14.1%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee'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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$54,164
Average $60,144/year
$63,399
$4,514
Average $5,012/month
$5,283
$1,042
Average $1,157/week
$1,219
$26
Average $29/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $63,399 $5,283 $1,219 $30
Average $60,144 $5,012 $1,157 $29
25th Percentile $54,164 $4,514 $1,042 $26

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee

Salaries for an Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,825 in 2023 to around $58,358 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee salary trends, .

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$58,825
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$58,717
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2024 $58,717
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