Headhunter Salary in New York, NY

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How much does a Headhunter make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Headhunter in New York, NY is $96,434. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,607 to $106,938, with most professionals earning between $77,660 and $116,501.

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Headhunter Salary By Experience Levels in New York, NY

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Headhunter Salary By Level of Education in New York, NY

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Average Salary Range for Headhunter in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
86607
106938
96434

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
88259
112327
99137
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 New York, NY. The base salary for Headhunter ranges from $86,607 to $106,938 with the average base salary of $96,434. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,259 to $112,327 with the average total cash compensation of $99,137.

View Average Salary for Headhunter as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $96,434 $86,607 - $106,938
Bonus $2,703 $1,652 - $5,389
Total Pay $99,137 $88,259 - $112,327
* 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 New York, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,607 - $106,938 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,607 - $106,938 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,607 - $106,938 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,607 - $106,938 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,607 - $106,938 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,607 - $106,938 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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