Recruiter Salary in Portland

Pay ranges below come from 6 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Portland, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 6 disclosed ranges

$85,979/yr

$67,500small sample of 6$200,000

Highest-paying employers in Portland

Pivotal Partnersup to $250,000
Jacobsup to $213,000
Upstream Rehabilitationup to $100,000
Portland Public Schools Oregonup to $93,583
Nexus Family Healingup to $70,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Recruiter roles in Portland that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Founding Technical Recruiter

Pivotal Partners · Portland, Oregon

$150,000 - $250,000

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Human Resources Associate II - 1.0 FTE - Talent Acquisition

Portland Public Schools Oregon · Portland, Oregon

$78,374 - $93,583

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Talent Acquisition Partner

Upstream Rehabilitation · Portland, Oregon

$55,000 - $100,000

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Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist; Temporary Oregon

Nexus Family Healing · Portland, Oregon

$65,000 - $70,000

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Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary) – Oregon

Nexus Family Healing · Portland, Oregon

$65,000 - $70,000

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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 Portland offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Recruiter make in Portland?

Based on 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $85,979 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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