Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Hawaii
The median recruiter in Hawaii earned $73,750 a year in May 2025[1], 2.9% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Hawaii at #19 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $49,110 | $73,750 | $113,320 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Hawaii earns $59,540–$92,010; the top tenth earns $113,320 or more, 2.3 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 Hawaii median that makes about $105,357 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 Hawaii
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $94,850 | 1,990 | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $89,080 | 240 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $81,090 | 320 |
Urban Honolulu, HI pays the most ($75,490) and Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area the least ($66,150): $9,340 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 Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +4.2% | |
| North Dakota | +2.5% | |
| Hawaii | +0.0% | |
| North Carolina | -0.9% | |
| Utah | -2.7% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Hawaii?
The median was $73,750 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $59,540 to $92,010.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Hawaii?
About $105,357 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Hawaii do recruiters earn the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $75,490 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. Last updated 2026-11-05.