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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Candidate Experience Manager in Illinois is $113,128 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.
However, a Candidate Experience Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Candidate Experience Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $126,257 | $10,521 | $2,428 | $61 |
| Average | $113,128 | $9,427 | $2,176 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $99,395 | $8,283 | $1,911 | $48 |
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A Candidate Experience Manager'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Candidate Experience Manager'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Recruiter... Level Candidate Experience Manager | $115,107 |
| Recruitin... Level Candidate Experience Manager | $77,478 |
| Recruitin... Level Candidate Experience Manager | $98,659 |
| Candidate... Level Candidate Experience Manager | $114,082 |
| Recruitin... Level Candidate Experience Manager | $148,621 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Candidate Experience Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Candidate Experience Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Candidate Experience Manager positions in Internet or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Candidate Experience Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $181,005 | $87.0 | 60% |
| Business Services | $169,692 | $82.0 | 50% |
| Transportation | $164,036 | $79.0 | 45% |
| Healthcare | $158,379 | $76.0 | 40% |
| Energy & Utilities | $147,066 | $71.0 | 30% |
Understanding how a Candidate Experience Manager'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $126,257 | $10,521 | $2,428 | $61 |
| Average | $113,128 | $9,427 | $2,176 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $99,395 | $8,283 | $1,911 | $48 |
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