Recruiter salary in Manhattan, KS
Manhattan pays recruiters close to the national norm. The median is $76,400 a year1, 7.8% above the Kansas statewide median of $70,870 and about level with the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#87 of 521). About 500 recruiters work here, 7% of the Kansas total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Manhattan, KS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Manhattan against Kansas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $49,940 | $76,400 | $115,720 | |
| Kansas | $47,340 | $70,870 | $115,920 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Manhattan earns $61,110–$97,470. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $115,720, only 2.3 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 only $36,360 wide, against $38,190 across Kansas and $40,770 nationally: employers in Manhattan 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 | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 | $64,439 |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | $5,092 | $29.38 | $78,852 |
| Median | $76,400 | $6,367 | $36.73 | $98,581 |
| 75th percentile | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 | $125,768 |
| 90th percentile | $115,720 | $9,643 | $55.63 | $149,316 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $21,070 a year in pay and about $27,187 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $15,290 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 25th percentile and the median in Manhattan, and the Kansas statewide median of $70,870 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Manhattan
At the $76,400 median, a local hire costs about $98,581 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,181 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 Manhattan
Of the 15 roles we track in Manhattan, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($95,390); executive assistants come next at $71,330.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +24.9% | 160 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 500 | |
| Executive Assistant | -6.6% | 100 | |
| Accountant | -13.7% | 470 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -17.7% | 370 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #2 of the 15 roles we track in Manhattan (+0.6%), between HR assistants (+2.4%) and project coordinators (-6.8%). The typical role here is at -11.5%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost more in Manhattan than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 8.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Manhattan, 4.8% across Kansas and 5.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Kansas
Across the 5 areas of Kansas with data for this job, the median runs from $61,010 in the Kansas nonmetro area to $76,690 in Topeka, a gap of $15,680 a year. Of the 3 areas in Kansas with more recruiters than Manhattan, 2 pay less: Wichita, KS ($65,390) and the Kansas nonmetro area ($61,010).
| Area | Median | vs Manhattan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | +0.4% | 720 | |
| Manhattan, KS | this area | 500 | |
| Wichita, KS | -14.4% | 1,380 | |
| Lawrence, KS | -16.1% | 230 | |
| Kansas (Nonmetro) | -20.1% | 1,320 |
Manhattan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Manhattan is #248 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 Kansas, Fargo and Stockton-Lodi pay just above Manhattan and Hanford-Corcoran and Virginia Beach-Chesapeake just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Manhattan. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Manhattan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | +9.7% | 500 | jobs | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | +0.2% | 1,160 | pay | |
| Fargo, ND-MN | +0.2% | 720 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | this area | 500 | ||
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | -0.2% | 110 | pay | |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | -0.2% | 4,290 | pay | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -17.2% | 500 | jobs | |
| Amarillo, TX | -18.6% | 500 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Manhattan, KS?
About $98,581 a year at the median, or $8,215 a month: $76,400 in pay plus about $22,181 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Manhattan?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $76,400 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,940, the 90th $115,720, and the middle half earned $61,110 to $97,470.
Is Manhattan cheaper than the rest of Kansas for recruiters?
No, it costs more: a median of $76,400 against $70,870 statewide. The next area up in Kansas is Topeka at $76,690, the next down Wichita at $65,390.
How many recruiters work in Manhattan?
BLS counts about 500 in the May 2025 survey. That is 7% of the Kansas total of 7,560. 3 areas in Kansas have more; the closest in size is Topeka, with about 720.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Manhattan?
Yes: $5,070 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,400 and $71,330.
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.