Recruiter salary in Ogden, UT
Ogden pays recruiters close to the Utah norm. The median is $71,280 a year1, about level with the Utah statewide median of $71,750 and 6.1% below the US median of $75,940. Among US areas it comes in at #175 of 521. BLS counts about 1,430 people in this job here, 14% of the Utah total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Ogden, UT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Ogden against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $46,910 | $71,280 | $115,810 | |
| Utah | $46,800 | $71,750 | $123,780 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $115,810, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Ogden earns $51,820–$91,560. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $39,740 wide, between the figure for Utah ($38,640) 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 | $46,910 | $3,909 | $22.55 | $60,529 |
| 25th percentile | $51,820 | $4,318 | $24.91 | $66,865 |
| Median | $71,280 | $5,940 | $34.27 | $91,974 |
| 75th percentile | $91,560 | $7,630 | $44.02 | $118,142 |
| 90th percentile | $115,810 | $9,651 | $55.68 | $149,432 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $20,280 a year in pay and about $26,168 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $19,460 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 Ogden, and the Utah statewide median of $71,750 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Ogden
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 $20,694 to the $71,280 median and brings it to $91,974 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 Ogden
Of the 16 roles we track in Ogden, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($82,010) and office managers ($64,910). Project Coordinator is the highest at $104,360.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +46.4% | 2,340 | |
| Accountant | +15.1% | 1,650 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,430 | |
| Office Manager | -8.9% | 2,390 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -17.0% | 1,380 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #11 of the 16 roles we track in Ogden (-6.1%), between medical administrative assistants (-5.9%) and office managers (-6.6%). The typical role here is at -3.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 6.4% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Ogden, 5.5% across Utah and 6.2% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $58,140 in St. George to $74,410 in Salt Lake City-Murray, a gap of $16,270 a year. All 2 areas in Utah with more recruiters than Ogden also pay more, among them Salt Lake City-Murray, UT ($74,410) and Provo-Orem, UT ($73,330).
| Area | Median | vs Ogden | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +4.4% | 5,350 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +2.9% | 2,000 | |
| Ogden, UT | this area | 1,430 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | -5.5% | 230 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -8.8% | 260 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -9.3% | 330 | |
| St. George, UT | -18.4% | 300 |
Ogden against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Ogden is #90 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 Utah, Santa Fe and Kahului-Wailuku pay just above Ogden and Iowa City and Cleveland just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Ogden. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Ogden | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +21.6% | 1,410 | jobs | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | +11.8% | 1,420 | jobs | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | +0.1% | 240 | pay | |
| Santa Fe, NM | +0.0% | 320 | pay | |
| Ogden, UT | this area | 1,430 | ||
| Iowa City, IA | -0.2% | 480 | pay | |
| Cleveland, OH | -0.5% | 6,330 | pay | |
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | -5.9% | 1,430 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Ogden, UT?
About $91,974 a year at the median, or $7,665 a month: $71,280 in pay plus about $20,694 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Ogden?
The median was $71,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,910, the 90th $115,810, and the middle half earned $51,820 to $91,560.
Is Ogden cheaper than the rest of Utah for recruiters?
About the same: a median of $71,280 against $71,750 statewide. The next area up in Utah is Provo-Orem at $73,330, the next down the Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetro area at $67,370.
How many recruiters work in Ogden?
BLS counts about 1,430 in the May 2025 survey. That is 14% of the Utah total of 9,900. Only Salt Lake City-Murray and Provo-Orem have more in Utah.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Ogden?
Yes: $6,370 a year more at the median. The medians are $71,280 and $64,910.
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.