Recruiter salary in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
Hiring a recruiter costs less in Augusta-Richmond County than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $67,120 a year1: 4.9% below the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 and 11.6% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #242 of 521 areas. About 1,210 recruiters work here.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Augusta-Richmond County against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $44,410 | $67,120 | $116,730 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $44,580 | $70,570 | $125,540 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $116,730, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Augusta-Richmond County earns $51,480–$94,520. The mean ($75,390) is 12% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $43,040 wide, wider than in Georgia as a whole ($41,930) and the US ($40,770), so what a recruiter earns in Augusta-Richmond County depends more on the employer.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,410 | $3,701 | $21.35 | $57,303 |
| 25th percentile | $51,480 | $4,290 | $24.75 | $66,426 |
| Median | $67,120 | $5,593 | $32.27 | $86,606 |
| 75th percentile | $94,520 | $7,877 | $45.44 | $121,961 |
| 90th percentile | $116,730 | $9,728 | $56.12 | $150,619 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $27,400 over the median, the 25th only $15,640 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $35,355 a year in employer cost. 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 Augusta-Richmond County, and the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Augusta-Richmond County
At the $67,120 median, a local hire costs about $86,606 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,486 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 Augusta-Richmond County
Of the 17 roles we track in Augusta-Richmond County, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($76,710) and executive assistants ($64,360). Project Coordinator is the highest at $101,280.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +50.9% | 1,460 | |
| Accountant | +14.3% | 1,280 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,210 | |
| Executive Assistant | -4.1% | 410 | |
| Office Manager | -6.7% | 1,930 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Augusta-Richmond County (-11.6%), between office managers (-9.9%) and customer support specialists (-11.6%). The typical role here is at -12.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 6.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Augusta-Richmond County, 6.3% across Georgia and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $55,260 in Valdosta to $77,920 in Warner Robins, a gap of $22,660 a year. The one area in Georgia with more recruiters, Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA ($75,410), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Augusta-Richmond County | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | +16.1% | 470 | |
| Hinesville, GA | +12.4% | 110 | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +12.4% | 20,920 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | this area | 1,210 | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -2.3% | 700 | |
| Gainesville, GA | -5.6% | 460 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | -5.9% | 700 |
Augusta-Richmond County against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Augusta-Richmond County is #107 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Toledo and Racine-Mount Pleasant pay just above Augusta-Richmond County and North Port-Bradenton and Duluth just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Augusta-Richmond County. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Augusta-Richmond County | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | +22.9% | 1,230 | jobs | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | +0.1% | 400 | pay | |
| Toledo, OH | +0.1% | 1,500 | pay | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | this area | 1,210 | ||
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | -0.0% | 1,430 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | -0.1% | 560 | pay | |
| Lancaster, PA | -1.2% | 1,200 | jobs | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | -3.5% | 1,220 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC?
About $86,606 a year at the median, or $7,217 a month: $67,120 in pay plus about $19,486 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Augusta-Richmond County?
The median was $67,120 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,410, the 90th $116,730, and the middle half earned $51,480 to $94,520.
Is Augusta-Richmond County cheaper than the rest of Georgia for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $67,120 against $70,570 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Atlanta-Sandy Springs at $75,410, the next down Columbus at $65,550.
How many recruiters work in Augusta-Richmond County?
BLS counts about 1,210 in the May 2025 survey. Only Atlanta-Sandy Springs has more in Georgia.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Augusta-Richmond County?
Yes: $2,760 a year more at the median. The medians are $67,120 and $64,360.
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.