Recruiter Salary in San Diego

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

Median base pay

from 6 disclosed ranges

$165,000/yr

$32,000small sample of 6$242,000

Highest-paying employers in San Diego

Intuitup to $282,000
Shield AIup to $245,000
Pharmaronup to $100,000
General Atomicsup to $34,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Recruiter roles in San Diego that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Group Manager, Talent Acquisition

Intuit · San Diego, California

$202,000 - $282,000

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Senior Program Manager - Talent Acquisition Programs

Shield AI · San Diego, California

$170,000 - $245,000

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Senior Recruiter - G&A

Shield AI · San Diego, California

$120,000 - $210,000

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Talent Acquisition Partner – CRO/CDMO

Pharmaron · San Diego, California

$70,000 - $100,000

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HR & Talent Acquisition Intern — 10-Week Program

General Atomics · San Diego, California

$30,000 - $34,000

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HR Talent Acquisition Intern – Summer (Onsite)

General Atomics · San Diego, California

$30,000 - $34,000

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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 San Diego offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Recruiter make in San Diego?

Based on 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $165,000 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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