How much does a Recruiter make in Dallas, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recruiter in Dallas, TX is $78,190. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,240 to $87,133, with most professionals earning between $63,003 and $95,275.

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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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Dallas, TX. The base salary for Recruiter ranges from $70,240 to $87,133 with the average base salary of $78,190. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,263 to $90,677 with the average total cash compensation of $80,902.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,190 $70,240 - $87,133
Bonus $2,712 $2,023 - $3,544
Total Pay $80,902 $72,263 - $90,677
* 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 Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Garland, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,240 - $87,133 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,091 - $86,948 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,240 - $87,133 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Richardson, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,240 - $87,133 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Mesquite, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,162 - $87,036 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,205 - $87,089 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
See salaries for Recruiter in locations close to Dallas, TX. 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 LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Nurse Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $71,738 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,741
JOB TITLE Physician Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $64,786 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,913
JOB TITLE Legal Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $87,032 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,163
JOB TITLE College Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $65,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,890
JOB TITLE Athletic Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $37,001 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,701
JOB TITLE Campus Recruiter LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $65,531 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,860
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