How much does a Headhunter make in Wilmington, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Headhunter in Wilmington, NC is $75,962. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,223 to $84,237, with most professionals earning between $61,176 and $91,770.

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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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Headhunter ranges from $68,223 to $84,237 with the average base salary of $75,962. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,525 to $88,479 with the average total cash compensation of $78,092.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $75,962 $68,223 - $84,237
Bonus $2,129 $1,302 - $4,242
Total Pay $78,092 $69,525 - $88,479
* 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 Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,081 - $84,062 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,347 - $83,156 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,342 - $84,384 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,073 - $88,991 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,135 - $82,894 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,073 - $88,991 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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