Head of Recruitment Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Head of Recruitment make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Recruitment in Boston, MA is $256,168. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $228,847 to $288,556, with most professionals earning between $203,972 and $318,044.

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Average Salary Range for Head of Recruitment in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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364534
311575
What is the average salary for Head of Recruitment in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Recruitment in Boston, MA. The base salary for Head of Recruitment ranges from $228,847 to $288,556 with the average base salary of $256,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $271,675 to $364,534 with the average total cash compensation of $311,575.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $256,168 $228,847 - $288,556
Bonus $55,407 $42,828 - $75,977
Total Pay $311,575 $271,675 - $364,534
* 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.

Head of Recruitment Salary Near Boston, MA

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CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,847 - $288,556 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,847 - $288,556 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,847 - $288,556 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,847 - $288,556 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,847 - $288,556 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $228,847 - $288,556 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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