Headhunter Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Headhunter make in Atlanta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Headhunter in Atlanta, GA is $81,187. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,915 to $90,030, with most professionals earning between $65,383 and $98,082.

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Headhunter Salary By Experience Levels in Atlanta, GA

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Headhunter Salary By Level of Education in Atlanta, GA

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Average Salary Range for Headhunter in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Headhunter in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Headhunter in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Headhunter ranges from $72,915 to $90,030 with the average base salary of $81,187. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,307 to $94,564 with the average total cash compensation of $83,463.

View Average Salary for Headhunter as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,187 $72,915 - $90,030
Bonus $2,276 $1,392 - $4,534
Total Pay $83,463 $74,307 - $94,564
* 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.

Headhunter Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,874 - $89,980 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,944 - $90,066 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,631 - $89,680 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,182 - $85,421 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,163 - $86,632 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,736 - $83,636 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
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About Atlanta, Georgia    Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

Atlanta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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