As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recruitment Administrator in Washington, DC is $113,878, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,190 weekly, or $9,490 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recruitment Administrator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recruitment Administrator in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $89,442 to $140,619. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,087) and 75th percentile ($127,875), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,619 per year. This $26,788 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Accounting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Recruitment Administrator often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Recruitment Administrator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Recruitment Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recruitment Administrator Salary $89,442 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recruitment Administrator Salary $101,087 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recruitment Administrator Salary $113,878 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recruitment Administrator Salary $127,875 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recruitment Administrator Salary $140,619 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
25% $101,087 10% $89,442 90% $140,619 75% $127,875 $113,878 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Recruiting Senior Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Recruitment Administrator

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Recruiting Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recruitment Administrator in Washington, DC. The base salary for Recruitment Administrator ranges from $101,087 to $127,875 with the average base salary of $113,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,829 to $162,743 with the average total cash compensation of $144,392.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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