Diversity Recruiter Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Diversity Recruiter make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Diversity Recruiter in Chicago, IL is $108,162. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,915 to $123,344, with most professionals earning between $84,765 and $137,166.

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What does a Diversity Recruiter do?

Common responsibilities of a Diversity Recruiter

Build effective partnerships within the recruiting team to make sure there is a smooth flow across the diversity sourcing/research efforts and the active candidate generation for open positions.

September 28, 2022

Attend diversity conferences/events and job fairs, networking among diversity and community organizations, campus organizations, other professional networks as well as identifying alternative channels to source top diverse talent.

February 09, 2023

Act as a subject matter expert with market leaders, hiring managers and internal partners concerning methods to source and recruiting diverse candidates.

February 14, 2023

Provide a positive and transparent customer service experience for students and their families, colleagues, and institutional partners.

February 20, 2023

Review resumes and credentials of diverse candidates for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.

February 22, 2023

Managed relationships with ERGs on behalf of the talent acquisition organization.

March 24, 2023

Lead corporate participation at recruiting conferences, conventions, and targeted recruiting events.

April 14, 2023

Enter employment information relevant to your position of interest.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of basic human resource functions such as compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, training and development.

May 12, 2023

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May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Diversity Recruiter in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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95915

123344

108162

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

99771

131817

113828

What is the average salary for Diversity Recruiter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Diversity Recruiter in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Diversity Recruiter ranges from $95,915 to $123,344 with the average base salary of $108,162. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,771 to $131,817 with the average total cash compensation of $113,828.

View Average Salary for Diversity Recruiter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$108,162	$95,915 - $123,344
Bonus	$5,666	$3,855 - $8,474
Total Pay	$113,828	$99,771 - $131,817

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Diversity Recruiter Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,455 - $124,037	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,455 - $124,037	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,345 - $123,896	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,418 - $123,990	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,418 - $123,990	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,259 - $121,214	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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