Recruiter Salary in Philadelphia, PA

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How much does a Recruiter make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recruiter in Philadelphia, PA is $82,759. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,345 to $92,224, with most professionals earning between $66,684 and $100,842.

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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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Recruiter Salary By Experience Levels in Philadelphia, PA

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Recruiter Salary By Level of Education in Philadelphia, PA

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Average Salary Range for Recruiter in Philadelphia, PA

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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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Recruiter ranges from $74,345 to $92,224 with the average base salary of $82,759. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,486 to $95,976 with the average total cash compensation of $85,630.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $82,759 $74,345 - $92,224
Bonus $2,871 $2,141 - $3,751
Total Pay $85,630 $76,486 - $95,976
* 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 Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,345 - $92,224 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,901 - $90,433 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,820 - $95,295 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,055 - $95,586 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,043 - $90,609 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,043 - $90,609 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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