What is the median salary for Recruiter in Chicago?

The median salary for Recruiter in Chicago is USD 75,000 - USD 95,000 per year.

How does the Recruiter salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Recruiter in United States is USD 67,200 - USD 89,488, while in Chicago it is USD 83,297 - USD 117,428.

Recruiter Salary in United States

Recruiter Salary in Chicago

Based on 1,286 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$83,297 - $117,428

Median salary

$75,000 - $95,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$61K

Median$75K

75th percentile$91K

90th percentile$135K

50% of professionals earn between $60,600 - $91,000 USD

The median salary is $75,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

83,297 - 117,428

Median salary

75,000 - 95,000

1,286 job openings

United States

Average salary

67,200 - 89,488

Median salary

67,200 - 89,488

144,948 job openings

Other cities

New York6,088 job openings

San Francisco2,980 job openings

Houston1,849 job openings

Dallas1,773 job openings

Atlanta1,726 job openings

Los Angeles1,538 job openings

Austin981 job openings

Seattle974 job openings

Boston875 job openings

Washington843 job openings

Phoenix800 job openings

Charlotte748 job openings

Denver747 job openings

Brooklyn732 job openings

Tampa577 job openings

Nashville553 job openings

San Diego548 job openings

Columbus545 job openings

San Antonio433 job openings

Indianapolis420 job openings

California410 job openings

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The average salary for a Recruiter in Chicago, United States is USD 83,297 - USD 117,428 per year in 2026, based on 1,286 job listings.

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