Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist in the United States is $59,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,213
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,353 to $66,337
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,406
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Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $66,337 $5,528 $1,276 $32
Average $59,884 $4,990 $1,152 $29
25th Percentile $53,353 $4,446 $1,026 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist Salaries

A Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,431
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,927
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,920
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,409
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,782
Levels Salary
Entry Level Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist$56,431
Intermediate Level Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist$56,927
Senior Level Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist$57,920
Specialist Level Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist$59,409
Expert Level Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist$61,782
$56,431 0 yr
$56,927 < 2 yrs
$57,920 2-4 yrs
$59,409 5-8 yrs
$61,782 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Recruiting and Onboarding Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $75,531
  • San Francisco: $74,789
  • Oakland: $73,130

What Skills Can Increase a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Employee Relations (Mentioned in 3.06% Job Postings): Establishing and managing all interactions with employees to achieve the goals of the organization.
  • Employment Law (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of employment law to regulate relationships between employers and employees.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.44%
Employee Relations 3.06%
Employment Law 1.42%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's salary.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • ATS: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resource Management
$76,052
27%
ATS
$66,471
11%
Business Administration
$66,471
11%
Project Management
$65,872
10%
Employment Law
$65,273
9%
Leadership
$64,675
8%
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How Education impacts a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Recruiting and Onboarding Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $58,245 and $61,526).

Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 19.5%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 49.9%
Masters 13.8%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist

Salaries for a Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,108 in 2023 to around $50,986 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist salary trends, .

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