University Recruiter Salary in San Diego, CA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an University Recruiter in San Diego, CA is $88,898. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $70,090 to a high of $108,509, with most professionals earning between $79,053 and $99,163.

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Average Salary Range for University Recruiter in San Diego, CA

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79053

99163

88898

Average Total Cash Compensation

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91606

What is the average salary for University Recruiter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of University Recruiter in San Diego, CA. The base salary for University Recruiter ranges from $79,053 to $99,163 with the average base salary of $88,898. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,395 to $102,864 with the average total cash compensation of $91,606.

View Average Salary for University Recruiter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,898	$79,053 - $99,163
Bonus	$2,708	$2,342 - $3,701
Total Pay	$91,606	$81,395 - $102,864

* 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.

University Recruiter Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,819 - $98,870	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,053 - $99,163	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,615 - $98,614	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,870 - $98,934	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,615 - $98,614	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,491 - $98,458	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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