What is the median salary for Recruiter in Chicago?

The median salary for Recruiter in Chicago is USD 74,000 - 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 60,000 - USD 75,217, while in Chicago it is USD 75,214 - USD 97,000.

Recruiter Salary in United States

Recruiter Salary in Chicago

Based on 503 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$75,214 - $97,000

Median salary

$74,000 - $95,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$46K

25th percentile$54K

Median$74K

75th percentile$87K

90th percentile$110K

50% of professionals earn between $54,125 - $86,750 USD

The median salary is $74,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

75,214 - 97,000

Median salary

74,000 - 95,000

503 job openings

United States

Average salary

60,000 - 75,217

Median salary

60,000 - 75,217

174,801 job openings

Other cities

New York6,068 job openings

San Francisco2,668 job openings

Dallas2,144 job openings

Houston2,099 job openings

Atlanta1,902 job openings

Los Angeles1,313 job openings

Boston1,281 job openings

Austin1,145 job openings

Charlotte934 job openings

Washington883 job openings

Phoenix877 job openings

Seattle851 job openings

San Diego840 job openings

Denver839 job openings

Columbus759 job openings

Miami651 job openings

Nashville642 job openings

Tampa627 job openings

Kansas City595 job openings

Minneapolis585 job openings

Richmond582 job openings

Indianapolis538 job openings

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The average salary for a Recruiter in Chicago, United States is USD 75,214 - USD 97,000 per year in 2026, based on 503 job listings.

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