Recruiter salary in Manchester-Nashua, NH
Recruiters earn more in Manchester-Nashua than anywhere else in New Hampshire. Expect a median of $74,760 a year1, 5.5% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $70,840 and 1.6% below the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#121 of 521). With about 1,070 recruiters, 25% of the New Hampshire total, no area in New Hampshire employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Manchester-Nashua, NH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Manchester-Nashua against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $49,830 | $74,760 | $119,380 | |
| New Hampshire | $47,700 | $70,840 | $122,560 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Manchester-Nashua earns $58,000–$95,620. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $119,380, only 2.4 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 $37,620 wide, between the figure for New Hampshire ($36,560) 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 | $49,830 | $4,152 | $23.96 | $64,297 |
| 25th percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $27.88 | $74,839 |
| Median | $74,760 | $6,230 | $35.94 | $96,465 |
| 75th percentile | $95,620 | $7,968 | $45.97 | $123,381 |
| 90th percentile | $119,380 | $9,948 | $57.39 | $154,039 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,760 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,860, or about $26,916 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 median and the 75th percentile in Manchester-Nashua, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $70,840 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Manchester-Nashua
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 $21,705 to the $74,760 median and brings it to $96,465 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 Manchester-Nashua
Of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between office managers ($74,970) and executive assistants ($71,230). Project Coordinator is the highest at $90,180.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +11.9% | 2,110 | |
| Office Manager | +0.3% | 2,490 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,070 | |
| Executive Assistant | -4.7% | 350 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -5.1% | 1,540 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua (-1.6%), between paralegals (-1.4%) and virtual receptionists (-1.6%). The typical role here is at -0.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 4.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Manchester-Nashua, 5.7% across New Hampshire and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $61,200 in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $74,760 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $13,560 a year. No other area in New Hampshire has as many recruiters, and all 3 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 1,070 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -6.4% | 360 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -10.8% | 500 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -18.1% | 220 |
Manchester-Nashua against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Manchester-Nashua is #116 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside New Hampshire, Cheyenne and Vineland pay just above Manchester-Nashua and Carson City and St. Cloud just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Manchester-Nashua. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | +7.4% | 1,070 | jobs | |
| Elizabethtown, KY | +5.5% | 1,060 | jobs | |
| Vineland, NJ | +0.2% | 200 | pay | |
| Cheyenne, WY | +0.1% | 250 | pay | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 1,070 | ||
| Carson City, NV | -0.1% | 210 | pay | |
| St. Cloud, MN | -0.1% | 480 | pay | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -11.4% | 1,060 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Manchester-Nashua, NH?
About $96,465 a year at the median, or $8,039 a month: $74,760 in pay plus about $21,705 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Manchester-Nashua?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $74,760 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,830, the 90th $119,380, and the middle half earned $58,000 to $95,620.
Is Manchester-Nashua the most expensive area in New Hampshire for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $74,760 is the highest of 4 areas in New Hampshire. The Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area comes next at $69,990.
How many recruiters work in Manchester-Nashua?
BLS counts about 1,070 in the May 2025 survey. That is 25% of the New Hampshire total of 4,270. No other area in New Hampshire has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Manchester-Nashua?
Yes: $3,530 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,760 and $71,230.
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.