Recruiter salary in Greeley, CO
Greeley pays recruiters close to the national norm. The median is $76,180 a year1, 5.8% below the Colorado statewide median of $80,840 and about level with the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#95 of 521). BLS counts about 580 people in this job here, 3% of the Colorado total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Greeley, CO. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Greeley against Colorado and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $45,490 | $76,180 | $127,460 | |
| Colorado | $51,290 | $80,840 | $133,850 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Greeley earns $58,880–$98,720. The top tenth earns $127,460 or more, 2.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,840 wide, against $42,350 across Colorado and $40,770 nationally: employers in Greeley pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,490 | $3,791 | $21.87 | $58,697 |
| 25th percentile | $58,880 | $4,907 | $28.31 | $75,974 |
| Median | $76,180 | $6,348 | $36.62 | $98,297 |
| 75th percentile | $98,720 | $8,227 | $47.46 | $127,381 |
| 90th percentile | $127,460 | $10,622 | $61.28 | $164,465 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $17,300 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $22,540, or about $29,084 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 Greeley, and the Colorado statewide median of $80,840 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Greeley
At the $76,180 median, a local hire costs about $98,297 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,117 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 Greeley
Of the 17 roles we track in Greeley, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($85,830) and sales development representatives ($75,590). Project Coordinator is the highest at $97,950.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +14.5% | 1,160 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +12.7% | 780 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 580 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -0.8% | 980 | |
| Office Manager | -3.7% | 1,010 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Greeley (+0.3%), between customer support specialists (+1.2%) and bookkeepers (+0.0%). The typical role here is at +1.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 5.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Greeley, 6.1% across Colorado and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Colorado
Across the 10 areas of Colorado with data for this job, the median runs from $66,660 in Grand Junction to $86,200 in Boulder, a gap of $19,540 a year. All 4 areas in Colorado with more recruiters than Greeley also pay more, among them Denver-Aurora, CO ($82,550) and Colorado Springs, CO ($79,000).
| Area | Median | vs Greeley | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora, CO | +8.4% | 12,520 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | +3.7% | 1,800 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +3.1% | 900 | |
| Greeley, CO | this area | 580 | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | -3.8% | 580 | |
| Pueblo, CO | -9.6% | 290 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado (Nonmetro) | -11.6% | 290 |
Greeley against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Greeley is #211 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 Colorado, Bend and Crestview-Fort Walton Beach pay just above Greeley and Binghamton and Barnstable Town just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Greeley. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Greeley | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | +3.2% | 580 | jobs | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | +0.1% | 630 | pay | |
| Bend, OR | +0.0% | 530 | pay | |
| Greeley, CO | this area | 580 | ||
| Binghamton, NY | -0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | -0.2% | 400 | pay | |
| Visalia, CA | -2.8% | 580 | jobs | |
| Waco, TX | -16.9% | 590 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Greeley, CO?
About $98,297 a year at the median, or $8,191 a month: $76,180 in pay plus about $22,117 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Greeley?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $76,180 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,490, the 90th $127,460, and the middle half earned $58,880 to $98,720.
Is Greeley cheaper than the rest of Colorado for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,180 against $80,840 statewide. The next area up in Colorado is Fort Collins-Loveland at $78,520, the next down the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area at $73,300.
How many recruiters work in Greeley?
BLS counts about 580 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Colorado total of 19,450. 4 areas in Colorado have more; the closest in size is Fort Collins-Loveland, with about 900.
Does a recruiter cost more than a sales development representative in Greeley?
Yes: $590 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,180 and $75,590.
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.