How much does a Headhunter make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Headhunter in Richmond, VA is $80,982. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,730 to $89,802, with most professionals earning between $65,216 and $97,833.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Headhunter ranges from $72,730 to $89,802 with the average base salary of $80,982. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,117 to $94,328 with the average total cash compensation of $83,251.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,982 $72,730 - $89,802
Bonus $2,270 $1,387 - $4,525
Total Pay $83,251 $74,117 - $94,328
* 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 Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,505 - $89,525 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,505 - $89,525 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,256 - $86,748 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,256 - $86,748 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,987 - $86,416 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,099 - $86,554 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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