Recruiter salary in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville pays recruiters more than Florida as a whole but less than the country. The median is $71,850 a year1: 8.2% above the Florida statewide median of $66,410 and 5.4% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #167 of 521. About 5,060 recruiters work here, 8% of the Florida total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Jacksonville, FL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Jacksonville against Florida and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $45,930 | $71,850 | $117,140 | |
| Florida | $44,920 | $66,410 | $115,920 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Jacksonville earns $52,380–$94,990. The top tenth earns $117,140 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $42,610 wide, wider than in Florida as a whole ($39,150) and the US ($40,770), so what a recruiter earns in Jacksonville 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 | $45,930 | $3,828 | $22.08 | $59,265 |
| 25th percentile | $52,380 | $4,365 | $25.18 | $67,587 |
| Median | $71,850 | $5,988 | $34.54 | $92,710 |
| 75th percentile | $94,990 | $7,916 | $45.67 | $122,568 |
| 90th percentile | $117,140 | $9,762 | $56.32 | $151,148 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $23,140 a year in pay and about $29,858 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $19,470 in pay. 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 Jacksonville, and the Florida statewide median of $66,410 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Jacksonville
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $20,860 to the $71,850 median and brings it to $92,710 a year. 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 Jacksonville
Of the 17 roles we track in Jacksonville, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($76,740) and executive assistants ($68,210). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,270.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +11.3% | 6,890 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +6.8% | 4,380 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 5,060 | |
| Executive Assistant | -5.1% | 1,230 | |
| Office Manager | -8.7% | 7,640 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Jacksonville (-5.4%), between medical administrative assistants (-4.5%) and office managers (-5.6%). The typical role here is at -4.3%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 5.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Jacksonville, 5.4% across Florida and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Florida
Across the 24 areas of Florida with data for this job, the median runs from $57,320 in Tallahassee to $76,230 in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, a gap of $18,910 a year. All 3 areas in Florida with more recruiters than Jacksonville pay less, among them Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL ($67,580) and Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL ($65,580).
| Area | Median | vs Jacksonville | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | +6.1% | 630 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | this area | 5,060 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -4.1% | 970 | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | -4.8% | 730 | |
| Ocala, FL | -5.2% | 450 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | -5.9% | 18,080 | |
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | -6.6% | 1,430 |
Jacksonville against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Jacksonville is #38 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 Florida, Louisville and El Centro pay just above Jacksonville and Chambersburg and St. Louis just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Jacksonville. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Jacksonville | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | +12.7% | 5,360 | jobs | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | +4.3% | 5,050 | jobs | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +3.6% | 5,350 | jobs | |
| El Centro, CA | +0.2% | 220 | pay | |
| Louisville, KY-IN | +0.0% | 3,680 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | this area | 5,060 | ||
| Chambersburg, PA | -0.1% | 260 | pay | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | -0.3% | 8,130 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Jacksonville, FL?
About $92,710 a year at the median, or $7,726 a month: $71,850 in pay plus about $20,860 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Jacksonville?
The median was $71,850 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,930, the 90th $117,140, and the middle half earned $52,380 to $94,990.
Is Jacksonville cheaper than the rest of Florida for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $71,850 against $66,410 statewide. The next area up in Florida is Crestview-Fort Walton Beach at $76,230, the next down Deltona-Daytona Beach at $68,880.
How many recruiters work in Jacksonville?
BLS counts about 5,060 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Florida total of 62,730. 3 areas in Florida have more; the closest in size is Orlando-Kissimmee, with about 9,380.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Jacksonville?
Yes: $3,640 a year more at the median. The medians are $71,850 and $68,210.
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.