Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist in the United States is $111,911 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,160
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,623 to $121,463
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,256
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Recruit with AI
View as table View as graph 25% $101,623 10% $92,256 90% $130,160 75% $121,463 $111,911 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,463 $10,122 $2,336 $58
Average $111,911 $9,326 $2,152 $54
25th Percentile $101,623 $8,469 $1,954 $49
Check out Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Job Openings in the United States
Sourcing Specialist

Lincoln Electric - MICHIGAN CITY, IN

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Air Squared Manufacturing Inc - THORNTON, CO

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Anduril Industries - HUNTSVILLE, AL

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Anduril Industries - MCHENRY, MS

Search More Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Salaries

A Recruiting Sourcing Specialist'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 Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist'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): $107,624
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,338
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,481
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,910
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,930
Levels Salary
Entry Level Recruiting Sourcing Specialist$107,624
Intermediate Level Recruiting Sourcing Specialist$108,338
Senior Level Recruiting Sourcing Specialist$109,481
Specialist Level Recruiting Sourcing Specialist$110,910
Expert Level Recruiting Sourcing Specialist$112,930
$107,624 0 yr
$108,338 < 2 yrs
$109,481 2-4 yrs
$110,910 5-8 yrs
$112,930 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Recruiting Sourcing Specialist 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 Sourcing Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $123,908.
  • California: $123,438.
  • Massachusetts: $121,793.

Top Paying Cities for Recruiting Sourcing Specialists

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: $141,153
  • San Francisco: $139,766
  • Oakland: $136,666

What Skills Can Increase a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Interviewing (Mentioned in 6.53% Job Postings): The ability and process of conducting a conversation to gather information to facilitate all kinds of decision-making.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.02% 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.
  • Advertising (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short. Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Interviewing 6.53%
Microsoft Office 3.02%
Advertising 1.43%
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 a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist's salary.
  • RPO: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
RPO
$133,174
19%
Leadership
$128,698
15%
Coordination
$126,459
13%
Collaboration
$126,459
13%
Problem Solving
$126,459
13%
Talent Acquisition
$125,340
12%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Recruiting Sourcing Specialists 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 Recruiting Sourcing Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $117,323 and $123,901).

Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Recruiting Sourcing Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 13.6%
Associates 6.5%
Bachelors 54.3%
Masters 22.8%
Doctorate 0.8%
view as graph

Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Recruiting Sourcing Specialist

Salaries for a Recruiting Sourcing Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,389 in 2023 to around $104,972 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Recruiting Sourcing Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$106,389
2024
$105,808
2025
$104,972
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $106,389
2024 $105,808
2025 $104,972
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Recruiting Sourcing Specialist

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Recruiting Sourcing Specialist

Here are companies hiring for Recruiting Sourcing Specialist and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Recruiting Sourcing Specialist Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Recruiting Sourcing Specialist job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst