Recruiter Salary in Indianapolis

Pay ranges below come from 8 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Indianapolis, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 8 disclosed ranges

$75,000/yr

$42,000$50,600 – $79,500 typical$125,000

Highest-paying employers in Indianapolis

Indiana University Healthup to $140,000
Candidate Experience siteup to $90,000
Lever, Inc.up to $81,000
Birge & Heldup to $80,000
Petersen Inc.up to $75,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Recruiter roles in Indianapolis that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Campus Talent Acquisition Manager — Lead Hiring & Strategy

Indiana University Health · Indianapolis, Indiana

$110,000 - $140,000

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Talent Acquisition Specialist; Cycle

Lever, Inc. · Indianapolis, Indiana

$78,000 - $81,000

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Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruiter – Advanced

Candidate Experience site · Indianapolis, Indiana

$65,000 - $90,000

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Talent Acquisition Associate

Birge & Held · Indianapolis, Indiana

$70,000 - $80,000

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Petersen Inc. · Indianapolis, Indiana

$60,000 - $75,000

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Technical Recruiter (Training Provided)

Brooksource · Indianapolis, Indiana

$45,600 - $55,600

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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 Indianapolis offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Recruiter make in Indianapolis?

Based on 8 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $75,000 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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