Recruiter salary in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage is the least expensive place in Alaska to hire a recruiter. The median is $75,850 a year1, 1.5% below the Alaska statewide median of $76,990 and about level with the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#103 of 521). It is the largest market for the job in Alaska: about 820 people, 58% of the Alaska total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Anchorage, AK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Anchorage against Alaska and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $46,480 | $75,850 | $116,340 | |
| Alaska | $49,910 | $76,990 | $114,330 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Anchorage earns $59,100–$91,960. The top tenth earns $116,340 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $32,860 wide, between the figure for Alaska ($30,480) and the US figure ($40,770).
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,480 | $3,873 | $22.35 | $59,974 |
| 25th percentile | $59,100 | $4,925 | $28.41 | $76,258 |
| Median | $75,850 | $6,321 | $36.47 | $97,871 |
| 75th percentile | $91,960 | $7,663 | $44.21 | $118,658 |
| 90th percentile | $116,340 | $9,695 | $55.93 | $150,116 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $16,110 a year in pay and about $20,787 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $16,750 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $75,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Anchorage, and the Alaska statewide median of $76,990 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Anchorage
At the $75,850 median, a local hire costs about $97,871 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,021 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Anchorage
Of the 17 roles we track in Anchorage, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($82,150) and sales development representatives ($75,840). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,580.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +31.3% | 1,270 | |
| Accountant | +8.3% | 1,160 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 820 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -0.0% | 590 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -9.4% | 380 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Anchorage (-0.1%), between administrative assistants (+1.3%) and customer support specialists (-0.5%). The typical role here is at -0.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 4.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Anchorage, 4.5% across Alaska and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Alaska
Across the 3 areas of Alaska with data for this job, the median runs from $75,850 in Anchorage to $78,900 in the Alaska nonmetro area, a gap of $3,050 a year. No other area in Alaska has as many recruiters, and none of the others pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Anchorage | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (Nonmetro) | +4.0% | 440 | |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | +2.5% | 140 | |
| Anchorage, AK | this area | 820 |
Anchorage against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Anchorage is #148 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Alaska, Austin-Round Rock and Bismarck pay just above Anchorage and Detroit-Warren and Longview-Kelso just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Anchorage. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Anchorage | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | +0.2% | 340 | pay | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +0.0% | 8,940 | pay | |
| Anchorage, AK | this area | 820 | ||
| Detroit-Warren, MI | -0.0% | 11,480 | pay | |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | -0.1% | 190 | pay | |
| Spartanburg, SC | -11.1% | 850 | jobs | |
| Mobile, AL | -15.3% | 800 | jobs | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -18.3% | 800 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Anchorage, AK?
About $97,871 a year at the median, or $8,156 a month: $75,850 in pay plus about $22,021 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Anchorage?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $75,850 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,480, the 90th $116,340, and the middle half earned $59,100 to $91,960.
Is Anchorage the cheapest area in Alaska for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $75,850 is the lowest of 3 areas in Alaska. Fairbanks-College is next at $77,760.
How many recruiters work in Anchorage?
BLS counts about 820 in the May 2025 survey. That is 58% of the Alaska total of 1,420. No other area in Alaska has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than a sales development representative in Anchorage?
Yes: $10 a year more at the median. The medians are $75,850 and $75,840.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.