Senior Military Recruiter
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
$120,000 - $216,000
Tailor & apply →Recruiter Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 30 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 30 disclosed ranges
$90,000/yr
$58,240$75,000 – $125,138 typical$168,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Shield AIup to $216,000
Centific Jobsup to $175,000
Anduril Industries, Inc.up to $154,000
Anduril Industriesup to $154,000
Seattle Children'sup to $150,166
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Sr. Technical Recruiter | AI Research & Leadership
Centific Jobs · Washington, District of Columbia
$140,000 - $175,000
Tailor & apply →Senior Recruiter, University and Alternative Channels
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
$120,000 - $180,000
Tailor & apply →Emerging Talent Recruiter - Hardware/Software
Anduril Industries, Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia
$117,000 - $154,000
Tailor & apply →Emerging Talent Recruiter
Anduril Industries · Washington, District of Columbia
$117,000 - $154,000
Tailor & apply →Senior Talent Acquisition Partner — Hybrid, Global Roles
Hawkwood · Washington, District of Columbia
$110,000 - $150,000
Tailor & apply →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 30 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $90,000 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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