Technical Recruiter Software Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering in the United States is $75,094 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,083
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,213 to $77,705
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,217
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Technical Recruiter Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $77,705 $6,475 $1,494 $37
Average $75,094 $6,258 $1,444 $36
25th Percentile $65,213 $5,434 $1,254 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Recruiter Software Engineering Salaries

A Technical Recruiter Software Engineering'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 Do Technical Recruiter Software Engineering 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 Technical Recruiter Software Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,144.
  • California: $82,828.
  • Massachusetts: $81,725.

Top Paying Cities for Technical Recruiter Software Engineerings

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: $94,716
  • San Francisco: $93,679
  • Oakland: $91,705

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 4.18% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • RPO (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) involves an employer turning the responsibility of finding potential job candidates over to a third-party service provider.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Networking 4.18%
RPO 2.25%
Microsoft Office 1.23%
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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 Technical Recruiter Software Engineering's salary.
  • Producing Results: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Producing Results
 $89,362
19%
Open Source
 $80,350
7%
Product Engineering
 $78,848
5%
Software Engineering
 $78,848
5%
Insight
 $78,098
4%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $78,098
4%
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Technical Recruiter Software Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technical Recruiter Software Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Technical Recruiter Software Engineering positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technical Recruiter Software Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$93,867$45.025%
Financial Services$90,113$43.020%
Internet$86,358$42.015%
Software & Networking$86,358$42.015%
Telecom$86,358$42.015%

How Education impacts a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Recruiter Software Engineerings 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 a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering with a Associate's Degree is between $77,026 and $82,954).

Technical Recruiter Software Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Recruiter Software Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 9.0%
Associates 6.8%
Bachelors 68.5%
Masters 14.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Technical Recruiter Software Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering'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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$65,213
Average $75,094/year
$77,705
$5,434
Average $6,258/month
$6,475
$1,254
Average $1,444/week
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$31
Average $36/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $77,705 $6,475 $1,494 $37
Average $75,094 $6,258 $1,444 $36
25th Percentile $65,213 $5,434 $1,254 $31

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Salary Trends for Technical Recruiter Software Engineering

Salaries for a Technical Recruiter Software Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $68,809 in 2023 to around $68,861 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Recruiter Software Engineering salary trends, .

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