Remote Recruiter Salary in United States
Remote recruiter jobs in United States pay a median $99k base, with most roles between $83k and $114k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 65 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 144 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote recruiter salary
The median base salary for a remote recruiter is $99k per year, with most roles between $83k and $114k — across 65 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 128% from entry ($57k) to senior ($130k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Core knowledge & skills for remote recruiters
The domain areas this role is built on.
Who's hiring remote recruiters
Experience mix across 144 open remote recruiter roles.
Top companies hiring remote recruiters
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote recruiters make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote recruiter in United States is about $99k per year, with most roles between $83k and $114k — across 65 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote recruiters?
Companies hiring remote recruiters right now include North Star Staffing Solutions, Cielo, Charlie Health, Mercer Advisors, Nexio, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote recruiter job?
Core knowledge areas for a recruiter include Personnel and Human Resources, Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, Law and Government, Computers and Electronics, Communications and Media (per the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET). Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote recruiter jobs require?
55% of open remote recruiter roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a recruiter remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 144 open remote recruiter roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote recruiter jobs?
Every remote recruiter job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.
Wage and career data: median wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics); occupation outlook and skills from O*NET 30.3 by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under CC BY 4.0. RemoteFront adapted the source data (mapped to roles, summarized, and reformatted).