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Vice president of recruitment salary

Average vice president of recruitment salary

$123,375

$59.31 hourly rate

Entry-level vice president of recruitment salary
$68,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Vice President of Recruitment Salary

The average salary for a Vice President of Recruitment in the United States stands at $123,375 annually, translating to approximately $59 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly depending on factors such as experience, industry, and geographic location. For instance, professionals with extensive backgrounds in talent acquisition often command higher salaries, particularly in industries like technology and finance.

Highest Paying States for Vice Presidents of Recruitment

States like California, New York, and Texas typically offer the highest salaries for this role. In these states, the demand for skilled recruitment executives is robust, often leading to salaries exceeding the national average. Additionally, the cost of living in these areas is a crucial factor to consider when evaluating compensation packages.

Career Prospects

As organizations increasingly prioritize talent acquisition, the demand for Vice Presidents of Recruitment is expected to grow. This role not only involves overseeing recruitment strategies but also shaping organizational culture through effective hiring practices. For those considering a career in recruitment leadership, understanding the salary landscape and potential growth opportunities is essential.

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Columbus, OH$143,673
Duluth, GA$103,644
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Citi$185,511
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Vice president of recruitment salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a vice president of recruitment typically falls between $123,375 and $134,746.
zippia
$123,375yearly
glassdoor[1]
$134,746yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$127,500yearly

Average vice president of recruitment salary by state

The highest-paying states for vice president of recruitments are Maine, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The lowest average vice president of recruitment salary states are Louisiana, Idaho, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for vice president of recruitments

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Arizona$131,930$63.43
2Massachusetts$136,038$65.40
3Rhode Island$137,704$66.20
4Delaware$131,071$63.01
5Maine$143,929$69.20
6Ohio$129,755$62.38
7Connecticut$128,826$61.94
8New York$130,972$62.97
9New Jersey$128,737$61.89
10California$127,957$61.52
11Pennsylvania$121,957$58.63
12Nevada$121,702$58.51
13North Carolina$118,503$56.97
14Oregon$120,966$58.16
15Maryland$129,010$62.02
16Illinois$116,450$55.99
17New Hampshire$123,152$59.21
18Virginia$123,756$59.50
19Texas$114,324$54.96
20District of Columbia$123,190$59.23
21Vermont$116,706$56.11
22Florida$112,479$54.08
23Utah$110,403$53.08
24West Virginia$117,258$56.37
25Iowa$113,888$54.75
26Washington$110,584$53.17
27New Mexico$113,686$54.66
28Alabama$111,846$53.77
29Indiana$108,249$52.04
30Minnesota$109,148$52.48
31Tennessee$102,838$49.44
32Arkansas$102,015$49.05
33Michigan$106,152$51.03
34Georgia$102,747$49.40
35Wisconsin$101,812$48.95
36Mississippi$105,226$50.59
37Wyoming$101,353$48.73
38Alaska$103,177$49.60
39Colorado$99,848$48.00
40North Dakota$102,032$49.05
41Montana$101,781$48.93
42Oklahoma$101,724$48.91
43Kentucky$99,615$47.89
44Kansas$97,832$47.03
45South Dakota$98,114$47.17
46Nebraska$93,420$44.91
47Idaho$96,605$46.44
48Louisiana$97,456$46.85
49South Carolina$95,073$45.71
50Missouri$89,105$42.84
51Hawaii$62,056$29.83
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Highest paying cities for vice president of recruitments

The highest-paying cities for vice president of recruitments are Boston, MA, Redwood City, CA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$143,673$69.07
2Redwood City, CA$140,673$67.63
3New York, NY$135,314$65.05
4Jersey City, NJ$132,866$63.88
5Norwalk, CT$132,120$63.52
6Washington, DC$126,329$60.74
7Chicago, IL$120,546$57.95
8Austin, TX$117,743$56.61
9Tampa, FL$116,360$55.94
10Seattle, WA$113,699$54.66
11Duluth, GA$103,644$49.83

Vice president of recruitment salary details

A vice president of recruitment's salary ranges from $68,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $221,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average vice president of recruitment salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a vice president of recruitment's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$221,000$18,417$106
75th Percentile$167,000$13,917$80
Average$123,375$10,281$59
25th Percentile$90,000$7,500$43
10th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33

Highest paying vice president of recruitment jobs

The highest paying types of vice president of recruitments are president, human resources vice president, and vice president.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Staffing Manager$51,367$4,281$24.7017,860
Generalist$46,518$3,876$22.368,585
Human Resource Officer$89,540$7,462$43.05101,221
Resource Manager$77,115$6,426$37.0731,477
Human Resources Manager$80,442$6,703$38.6743,453
Human Resources Business Partner$86,363$7,197$41.52103,520

Top companies hiring vice president of recruitments now:

  1. Citi jobs (11)
  2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (18)
  3. Bank of America jobs (28)
  4. Alpha Omicron Pi jobs (28)

Which companies pay vice president of recruitments the most?

Vice president of recruitment salaries at Citi and WorkBoard are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president of recruitment salary at companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and New York University are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Citi$185,511$89.19
2WorkBoard$158,923$76.41
3JPMorgan Chase & Co.$158,693$76.29
4New York University$152,453$73.29
5Goldman Sachs$151,155$72.67
6DKMS$120,136$57.76
7Chg Inc.$114,400$55.00
8SpectrumScience$98,629$47.42
9CHG Healthcare$96,230$46.26
10Shorelight$64,755$31.13

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Vice president of recruitment salary trends

The average vice president of recruitment salary has risen by $22,483 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president of recruitment earned $100,892 annually, but today, they earn $123,375 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for vice president of recruitments over the last decade.

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Average vice president of recruitment salary over time

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Vice president of recruitment salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$123,000$59.31+3.7%
2024$119,000$57.11+2.9%
2023$115,000$55.44+2.8%
2022$112,000$53.88+2.9%
2021$109,000$52.31+2.3%

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