Contract Recruiter hourly rate
A senior Contract Recruiter typically receives $70 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $48.09. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Contract Recruiter pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29.89 | $650 | $62,200 |
| 25th | $37.12 | $800 | $77,200 |
| Median | $48.09 | $1,040 | $100,000 |
| 75th | $62.94 | $1,360 | $130,900 |
| 90th | $81.52 | $1,770 | $169,600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Contract Recruiter rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.89 | $48.09 | $81.52 | $70 |
| Canada | CA$27.27 | CA$42.86 | CA$62.68 | CA$60 |
| United Kingdom | £13.62 | £18.19 | £28.99 | £25 |
| Austria | €13.72 | €20.46 | €28.26 | €30 |
| Belgium | €15.89 | €27.00 | €37.84 | €40 |
| Bulgaria | €4.96 | €8.34 | €15.45 | €12 |
| Croatia | €7.39 | €11.51 | €17.01 | €17 |
| Cyprus | €8.89 | €14.12 | €29.25 | €20 |
| Czechia | €7.37 | €10.88 | €14.62 | €16 |
| Denmark | €18.98 | €26.26 | €32.43 | €40 |
| Estonia | €7.24 | €12.32 | €17.53 | €18 |
| Finland | €14.99 | €19.54 | €25.35 | €30 |
| France | €12.41 | €17.27 | €25.32 | €25 |
| Germany | €15.73 | €26.05 | €38.36 | €40 |
| Greece | €6.46 | €9.47 | €13.41 | €14 |
| Hungary | €6.39 | €10.35 | €16.41 | €15 |
| Ireland | €18.46 | €28.76 | €53.19 | €40 |
| Italy | €12.22 | €16.55 | €25.59 | €24 |
| Latvia | €6.19 | €11.11 | €18.27 | €16 |
| Lithuania | €7.70 | €12.44 | €19.23 | €18 |
| Luxembourg | €18.47 | €27.38 | €46.69 | €40 |
| Malta | €6.21 | €9.81 | €14.19 | €14 |
| Netherlands | €14.02 | €22.14 | €29.76 | €30 |
| Poland | €6.52 | €10.15 | €16.24 | €15 |
| Portugal | €9.11 | €11.04 | €21.07 | €16 |
| Romania | €6.22 | €9.77 | €17.51 | €14 |
| Slovakia | €5.85 | €8.55 | €11.82 | €12 |
| Slovenia | €9.91 | €13.52 | €19.36 | €20 |
| Spain | €10.03 | €14.34 | €22.53 | €21 |
| Sweden | €13.72 | €17.10 | €20.56 | €25 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Contract Recruiter in the regular role format.
Contract Recruiter pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $70 |
| Manager | $85 |
Questions about Contract Recruiter rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Contract Recruiter?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Contract Recruiter is $70 an hour (market median wage $48.09). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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