Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median recruiter in Florida earned $66,410 a year in May 2025[1], 12.5% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Florida at #41 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $44,920 | $66,410 | $115,920 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Florida earns $51,200–$90,350; the top tenth earns $115,920 or more, 2.6 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 Florida median that makes about $94,871 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 Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $101,880 | 630 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $94,990 | 5,060 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $80,600 | 970 | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $90,000 | 730 | |
| Ocala, FL | $89,830 | 450 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $88,030 | 18,080 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $91,060 | 1,430 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $91,210 | 1,060 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $87,920 | 170 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $91,170 | 10,410 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $87,730 | 9,380 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $87,130 | 330 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $84,730 | 1,220 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $82,480 | 1,370 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $93,530 | 1,500 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $84,460 | 360 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $82,110 | 720 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $84,990 | 240 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $82,580 | 140 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $82,650 | 450 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $82,500 | 230 | |
| Sebring, FL | $75,710 | 100 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $78,570 | 740 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $76,980 | 1,470 |
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL pays the most ($76,230) and Tallahassee, FL the least ($57,320): $18,910 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 Florida |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | +0.7% | |
| Iowa | +0.5% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Indiana | -1.2% | |
| South Carolina | -1.6% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Florida?
The median was $66,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $51,200 to $90,350.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Florida?
About $94,871 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Florida do recruiters earn the most?
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, with a median of $76,230 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.