Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Alabama
The median recruiter in Alabama earned $64,940 a year in May 2025[1], 14.5% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Alabama at #45 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41,890 | $64,940 | $112,880 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Alabama earns $50,930–$85,030; the top tenth earns $112,880 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alabama median that makes about $92,771 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alabama
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $102,380 | 1,630 | |
| Birmingham, AL | $86,810 | 3,060 | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $81,570 | 190 | |
| Mobile, AL | $81,580 | 800 | |
| Montgomery, AL | $81,820 | 970 | |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $85,460 | 400 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $85,280 | 520 | |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $78,860 | 350 | |
| Decatur, AL | $83,520 | 260 | |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $81,320 | 380 | |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $75,870 | 270 | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $77,910 | 190 | |
| Dothan, AL | $78,310 | 230 | |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $75,830 | 250 | |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $76,770 | 590 | |
| Gadsden, AL | $73,940 | 120 |
Huntsville, AL pays the most ($78,780) and Gadsden, AL the least ($55,720): $23,060 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | +0.7% | |
| Idaho | +0.1% | |
| Alabama | +0.0% | |
| Montana | -1.8% | |
| Nebraska | -4.6% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Alabama?
The median was $64,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $50,930 to $85,030.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Alabama?
About $92,771 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alabama do recruiters earn the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $78,780 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.