Recruiter Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 11 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 11 disclosed ranges

$79,500/yr

$38,480$57,500 – $98,800 typical$287,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Jobotup to $287,500
Abbvieup to $100,000
ManpowerGroupup to $98,800
GCM Grosvenorup to $95,000
Komatsu Mining Corp.up to $89,250

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Recruiter roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Remote Recruiter | Drive Client Growth & Top Placements

Jobot · Chicago, Illinois

$75,000 - $500,000

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Associate Specialist in Talent Acquisition R&D

Abbvie · North Chicago, Illinois

$80,000 - $120,000

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Corporate Recruiter - Hybrid (Chicago, IL) - RPO Consultant - 0034480

ManpowerGroup · Chicago, Illinois

$45 - $50

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Early Careers Recruiter & Program Manager, Associate

GCM Grosvenor · Chicago, Illinois

$85,000 - $105,000

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Komatsu Mining Corp. · Chicago, Illinois

$78,500 - $100,000

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Early Talent Recruiter

Conagra Brands · Chicago, Illinois

$64,000 - $95,000

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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 Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Recruiter make in Chicago?

Based on 11 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $79,500 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.

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