How much does a Headhunter make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Headhunter in Philadelphia, PA is $87,572. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,650 to $97,111, with most professionals earning between $70,526 and $105,796.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Headhunter ranges from $78,650 to $97,111 with the average base salary of $87,572. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,151 to $102,002 with the average total cash compensation of $90,027.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,572 $78,650 - $97,111
Bonus $2,455 $1,501 - $4,890
Total Pay $90,027 $80,151 - $102,002
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,037 - $97,590 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,054 - $96,376 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,987 - $99,997 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,236 - $100,304 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,203 - $96,560 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,203 - $96,560 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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