Recruiter Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 24 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 24 disclosed ranges

$82,500/yr

$60,000$72,500 – $111,750 typical$187,500

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

MetroStarup to $187,500
nitraup to $135,000
Blue Originup to $134,471
Keystoneup to $127,500
DC Waterup to $127,500

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Recruiter roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Principal Executive Recruiter & Strategic Programs Lead (6653)

MetroStar · Washington, District of Columbia

$125,000 - $250,000

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Talent Acquisition Lead

nitra · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $150,000

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Sourcing Recruiter (Fixed-Term) EVERGREEN

Blue Origin · Washington, District of Columbia

$112,059 - $156,882.6

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Senior Recruiter/Recruiter (Remote) - Innovation

Keystone · Washington, District of Columbia

$115,000 - $140,000

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Senior Recruiter

DC Water · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $135,000

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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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Recruiter make in Washington, DC?

Based on 24 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $82,500 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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