How much does a Recruiter make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recruiter in Charlotte, NC is $76,527. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,747 to $85,280, with most professionals earning between $61,663 and $93,249.

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What is a Recruiter?

A Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for open positions within an organization. They work closely with hiring managers to understand the specific requirements for each role and then use various methods, such as job boards, social media, and networking, to attract potential candidates. Recruiters also conduct interviews, assess candidates' skills and qualifications, and make recommendations to the hiring manager. Additionally, they may be involved in negotiating job offers and onboarding new hires. Overall, recruiters play a crucial role in ensuring that an organization has a talented and diverse workforce to meet its business needs.

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What is the average salary for Recruiter in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recruiter in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Recruiter ranges from $68,747 to $85,280 with the average base salary of $76,527. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,727 to $88,749 with the average total cash compensation of $79,182.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $76,527 $68,747 - $85,280
Bonus $2,655 $1,980 - $3,469
Total Pay $79,182 $70,727 - $88,749
* 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 Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,395 - $83,603 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,478 - $82,465 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,676 - $85,192 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,547 - $85,033 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,641 - $82,668 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,028 - $84,389 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
See salaries for Recruiter in locations close to Charlotte, NC. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE Nurse Recruiter LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $70,212 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,790
JOB TITLE Physician Recruiter LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $63,408 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,150
JOB TITLE Legal Recruiter LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $85,182 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,799
JOB TITLE College Recruiter LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $64,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,090
JOB TITLE Athletic Recruiter LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $36,201 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,601
JOB TITLE Campus Recruiter LOCATION Charlotte, NC MINIMUM SALARY $64,138 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,077
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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

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