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Program manager and recruiter salary

Average program manager and recruiter salary

$76,527

$36.79 hourly rate

Entry-level program manager and recruiter salary
$44,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary Insights

The average salary for a Program Manager and Recruiter is $76,527 per year. This figure reflects a national average that encompasses various industries, with the potential for higher earnings based on specific roles and geographic locations. For instance, metropolitan areas often offer greater compensation due to higher living costs and demand for skilled professionals.

State-by-State Breakdown

When considering salary variations, it’s vital to explore average salaries by state. For example, states like California and New York typically present higher salary ranges compared to national averages. Additionally, understanding the highest paying cities can guide job seekers in making informed career choices.

Job Opportunities

Beyond salary, the role of a Program Manager and Recruiter is critical in shaping organizational success. These professionals manage teams, coordinate recruitment efforts, and ensure effective talent acquisition strategies. By leveraging specific skills and experiences, individuals can enhance their earning potential and career satisfaction.

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Meta$142,819
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Average program manager and recruiter salary by state

The average program manager and recruiter salary in Pennsylvania, California, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average program manager and recruiter salary states are Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for program managers and recruiter

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$92,845$44.64
2Washington$93,392$44.90
3Arizona$94,370$45.37
4New York$93,485$44.94
5California$97,930$47.08
6Pennsylvania$101,432$48.77
7New Jersey$95,885$46.10
8Delaware$90,086$43.31
9Maine$97,387$46.82
10Texas$87,901$42.26
11Connecticut$86,841$41.75
12Nevada$86,540$41.61
13Utah$79,463$38.20
14District of Columbia$89,335$42.95
15Minnesota$85,960$41.33
16Oregon$80,572$38.74
17Virginia$83,073$39.94
18Massachusetts$85,979$41.34
19New Hampshire$80,155$38.54
20West Virginia$78,461$37.72
21Montana$74,046$35.60
22New Mexico$76,770$36.91
23Alabama$76,327$36.70
24North Dakota$70,027$33.67
25Iowa$76,812$36.93
26Hawaii$81,266$39.07
27Tennessee$71,939$34.59
28Maryland$77,655$37.33
29Arkansas$71,029$34.15
30Wyoming$73,729$35.45
31Idaho$70,213$33.76
32Illinois$70,404$33.85
33Vermont$75,350$36.23
34Indiana$71,438$34.35
35Alaska$76,342$36.70
36Mississippi$70,216$33.76
37Michigan$68,537$32.95
38Ohio$68,549$32.96
39North Carolina$68,912$33.13
40Georgia$67,934$32.66
41Kansas$68,796$33.08
42Oklahoma$69,736$33.53
43South Dakota$66,393$31.92
44Wisconsin$65,309$31.40
45Nebraska$64,344$30.93
46Florida$67,016$32.22
47Colorado$61,254$29.45
48Kentucky$66,273$31.86
49South Carolina$63,528$30.54
50Louisiana$63,552$30.55
51Missouri$61,462$29.55
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Highest paying cities for program managers and recruiter

The highest-paying cities for program managers and recruiter are San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenix, AZ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$108,261$52.05
2Philadelphia, PA$102,501$49.28
3Phoenix, AZ$94,763$45.56
4Seattle, WA$94,087$45.23
5New York, NY$93,900$45.14
6Newark, DE$90,004$43.27
7Austin, TX$88,700$42.64
8Cedar City, UT$85,475$41.09
9Richmond, VA$82,760$39.79
10Urban Honolulu, HI$81,506$39.19
11Baltimore, MD$78,083$37.54
12Indianapolis, IN$71,133$34.20
13Chicago, IL$70,724$34.00
14Atlanta, GA$68,036$32.71
15Jacksonville, FL$67,602$32.50
16Charlotte, NC$67,539$32.47
17Saint Louis, MO$62,245$29.93

Program manager and recruiter salary details

A program manager and recruiter's salary ranges from $44,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $131,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average program manager and recruiter salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a program manager and recruiter's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$131,000$10,917$63
75th Percentile$101,000$8,417$49
Average$76,527$6,377$37
25th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
10th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21

Highest paying program manager and recruiter jobs

The highest paying types of program managers and recruiter are human resources vice president, director of talent acquisition, and recruitment director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Regional Human Resources Manager$88,466$7,372$42.5363,987
Director Of Talent Acquisition$133,745$11,145$64.3020,124
Human Resources Generalist/Manager$77,353$6,446$37.1946,682
Talent Acquisition Manager$90,907$7,576$43.7126,512
Human Resources Vice President$169,647$14,137$81.5674,729
Human Resources Manager$80,442$6,703$38.6743,453

Top companies hiring program managers and recruiter now:

  1. Meta jobs (17)
  2. Boeing jobs (3)
  3. Salesforce jobs (10)
  4. The Walt Disney Company jobs (3)
  5. IBM jobs (30)

Which companies pay program managers and recruiter the most?

Program manager and recruiter salaries at Meta and AbbVie are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average program manager and recruiter salary at companies like Autodesk and Silicon Valley Bank are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$142,819$68.66
2AbbVie$133,715$64.29
3Autodesk$118,472$56.96
4Silicon Valley Bank$114,640$55.12
5Electric Reliability Council of Texas$112,607$54.14
6Salesforce$111,124$53.42
7Riot Games$108,449$52.14
8The Walt Disney Company$107,456$51.66
9IDR$106,621$51.26
10Palantir$100,845$48.48
11Amazon$95,928$46.12
12Exelon$95,315$45.82
13Capital One$86,639$41.65
14Braven$84,492$40.62
15Chelan PUD$83,985$40.38
16Loyola Marymount University$79,629$38.28
17PEAK Technical Staffing USA$79,525$38.23
18Management Leadership for Tomorrow$77,289$37.16
19USIC$74,055$35.60
20Reinhardt University$73,354$35.27

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Program manager and recruiter salary trends

The average program manager and recruiter salary has risen by $13,945 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average program manager and recruiter earned $62,582 annually, but today, they earn $76,527 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for program managers and recruiter over the last decade.

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Average program manager and recruiter salary over time

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Program manager and recruiter salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$76,500$36.79+3.7%
2024$73,700$35.43+2.9%
2023$71,500$34.39+2.8%
2022$69,500$33.42+2.9%
2021$67,500$32.45+2.3%

Recently added program manager and recruiter salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Prosek PartnersCampus Recruiting and Program ManagerNew York, NY06/29/2025$90,000
Cleveland ClinicProgram Manager I-Recruitment and OutreachCleveland, OH06/23/2025$52,446
Applied IntuitionRecruiting Program Manager-Automation & ToolingMountain View, CA06/19/2025$115,600
University of CincinnatiProgram Manager, Member Services Recruitment, CRC Campus ServicesCincinnati, OH05/28/2025$48,000
Prosek PartnersCampus Recruiting and Program ManagerNew York, NY05/26/2025$90,000
YAI/NIPD NetworkRecruiter-CA ProgramsGolden Gate, FL05/21/2025$69,000
Young Adult InstituteRecruiter-CA ProgramsGolden Gate, FL05/20/2025$69,000
UdemyRecruiting Program ManagerDenver, CO05/18/2025$119,000
UdemyRecruiting Program ManagerAustin, TX05/18/2025$119,000
The Walt Disney CompanyAssociate Recruiter, College & International Programs (Seasonal)Noma, FL05/13/2025$61,504

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