Recruiter Salary in New York, New York

How much does a Recruiter make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recruiter in New York, NY is $91,761. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,432 to $102,257, with most professionals earning between $73,938 and $111,812.

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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 does a Recruiter do?

Common responsibilities of a Recruiter

Build and maintain a network of potential candidates for future job openings.

September 17, 2023

Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

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Screen and interview potential candidates to assess their qualifications and fit for the role.

September 24, 2023

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

October 03, 2023

Utilize applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines and track recruitment metrics.

October 05, 2023

Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.

October 08, 2023

Conduct reference checks and background screenings on potential candidates.

November 09, 2023

Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

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Source and attract candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, and networking events.

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Negotiate and extend job offers to successful candidates.

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Average Salary Range for Recruiter in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

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82432

102257

91761

Average Total Cash Compensation

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84806

106416

94945

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 New York, NY. The base salary for Recruiter ranges from $82,432 to $102,257 with the average base salary of $91,761. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,806 to $106,416 with the average total cash compensation of $94,945.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,761	$82,432 - $102,257
Bonus	$3,183	$2,374 - $4,160
Total Pay	$94,945	$84,806 - $106,416

* 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.

Recruiter Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,432 - $102,257	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,432 - $102,257	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,432 - $102,257	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,432 - $102,257	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,432 - $102,257	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,432 - $102,257	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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About New York, New York

The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2017 population of 8,622,698 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 20,320,876 people in its 2017 M...

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