Senior Recruiter
CaptivateIQ · Austin, Texas
$125,000 - $155,000
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Pay ranges below come from 5 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Austin, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 5 disclosed ranges
$82,500/yr
$55,500small sample of 5$140,000
Highest-paying employers in Austin
Aalo Atomicup to $170,000
CaptivateIQup to $155,000
Entegris, Inc.up to $95,000
Luxury Presenceup to $80,000
The University of Texas at Austinup to $61,000
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Senior Recruiter for Nuclear Energy & Executive Talent
Aalo Atomic · Austin, Texas
$100,000 - $170,000
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Entegris, Inc. · Austin, Texas
$70,000 - $95,000
Tailor & apply →GTM Recruiter
Luxury Presence · Austin, TX
$70,000 - $80,000
Tailor & apply →Talent Acquisition Ops Specialist (Hybrid)
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, Texas
$50,000 - $61,000
Tailor & apply →What moves Recruiter pay
Seniority
Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior recruiter roles routinely clear the top of the range above.
Company & industry
Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same recruiter title than smaller or non-profit ones.
Local market
Cost of living and local demand shift Austin offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a Recruiter make in Austin?
Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $82,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.
Where do these numbers come from?
Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.
How can I earn more as a Recruiter?
Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.