Recruiter salary in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Recruiters earn more in Burlington-South Burlington than anywhere else in Vermont. Expect a median of $78,920 a year1, 1.4% above the Vermont statewide median of $77,800 and 3.9% above the US median of $75,940. Only 42 of 521 US areas pay more for this job. It is the largest market for the job in Vermont: about 600 people, 47% of the Vermont total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Burlington-South Burlington, VT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Burlington-South Burlington against Vermont and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $58,410 | $78,920 | $111,530 | |
| Vermont | $55,510 | $77,800 | $114,090 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Burlington-South Burlington earns $65,940–$95,770. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $111,530, only 1.9 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $29,830 wide, between the figure for Vermont ($29,400) 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 | $58,410 | $4,868 | $28.08 | $75,368 |
| 25th percentile | $65,940 | $5,495 | $31.70 | $85,084 |
| Median | $78,920 | $6,577 | $37.94 | $101,832 |
| 75th percentile | $95,770 | $7,981 | $46.04 | $123,574 |
| 90th percentile | $111,530 | $9,294 | $53.62 | $143,910 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $12,980 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $16,850, or about $21,742 once benefits are added. 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 25th percentile and the median in Burlington-South Burlington, and the Vermont statewide median of $77,800 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Burlington-South Burlington
At the $78,920 median, a local hire costs about $101,832 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,912 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 Burlington-South Burlington
Of the 16 roles we track in Burlington-South Burlington, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($79,680) and marketing specialists ($74,690). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,410.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +4.5% | 1,040 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +1.0% | 500 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 600 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -5.4% | 410 | |
| Executive Assistant | -7.2% | 300 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #10 of the 16 roles we track in Burlington-South Burlington (+3.9%), between data entry specialists (+5.0%) and office managers (+0.3%). The typical role here is at +5.3%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 6.4% of the jobs in the 15 of these roles with a job count in Burlington-South Burlington, 5.4% across Vermont and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Vermont
Across the 3 areas of Vermont with data for this job, the median runs from $74,770 in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area to $78,920 in Burlington-South Burlington, a gap of $4,150 a year. No other area in Vermont has as many recruiters, and both others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Burlington-South Burlington | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | this area | 600 | |
| Southern Vermont (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 270 | |
| Northern Vermont (Nonmetro) | -5.3% | 360 |
Burlington-South Burlington against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Burlington-South Burlington is #203 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 Vermont, Colorado Springs and Winchester pay just above Burlington-South Burlington and Elizabethtown and Springfield just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Burlington-South Burlington. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Burlington-South Burlington | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | +4.4% | 610 | jobs | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | +0.2% | 460 | pay | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | +0.1% | 1,800 | pay | |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | this area | 600 | ||
| Elizabethtown, KY | -0.1% | 1,060 | pay | |
| Springfield, IL | -0.1% | 950 | pay | |
| Flint, MI | -18.6% | 600 | jobs | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | -29.6% | 600 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?
About $101,832 a year at the median, or $8,486 a month: $78,920 in pay plus about $22,912 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Burlington-South Burlington?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $78,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,410, the 90th $111,530, and the middle half earned $65,940 to $95,770.
Is Burlington-South Burlington the most expensive area in Vermont for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $78,920 is the highest of 3 areas in Vermont. The Southern Vermont nonmetro area comes next at $77,670.
How many recruiters work in Burlington-South Burlington?
BLS counts about 600 in the May 2025 survey. That is 47% of the Vermont total of 1,270. No other area in Vermont has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than a marketing specialist in Burlington-South Burlington?
Yes: $4,230 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,920 and $74,690.
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.