Director, Talent Acquisition
Suffolk Construction · Boston, Massachusetts
$152,000 - $214,000
Tailor & apply →Recruiter Salary in Boston
Pay ranges below come from 10 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Boston, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 10 disclosed ranges
$109,200/yr
$70,000$80,000 – $120,500 typical$183,000
Highest-paying employers in Boston
Suffolk Constructionup to $214,000
Anduril-1up to $194,000
Harvey, Inc.up to $145,000
Axonup to $136,000
Addison Groupup to $124,800
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Leader
Anduril-1 · Boston, Massachusetts
$146,000 - $194,000
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Harvey, Inc. · Boston, Massachusetts
$96,000 - $145,000
Tailor & apply →Impact Recruiter – Corporate Talent (Hybrid, DEI)
Axon · Boston, Massachusetts
$85,000 - $136,000
Tailor & apply →Recruiter, Tech and Design
Addison Group · Boston, Massachusetts
$45 - $60
Tailor & apply →Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sales) - Hybrid
Lendbuzz · Boston, Massachusetts
$75,000 - $85,000
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 Boston offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a Recruiter make in Boston?
Based on 10 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $109,200 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.