As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Recruitment Agent in the US is $53,083, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,021 weekly, or $4,424 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Recruitment Agent in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Recruitment Agent in the US vary widely, spanning from $42,409 to $58,512. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,496) and 75th percentile ($55,925), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,512 per year. This $8,429 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Interviewing or Full-Cycle Recruiting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Recruitment Agent often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 4 companies and industry startups. 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 Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recruitment Agent Salary $42,409 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Recruitment Agent Salary $47,496 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Recruitment Agent Salary $53,083 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Recruitment Agent Salary $55,925 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Recruitment Agent Salary $58,512 US July 01, 2026
25% $47,496 10% $42,409 90% $58,512 75% $55,925 $53,083 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Recruitment Agent

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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