Recruiter salary in Peoria, IL
Peoria is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $74,020 a year1 is 3.6% below the Illinois statewide median of $76,820, and 2.5% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #136 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 890 people in this job here, 3% of the Illinois total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Peoria, IL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Peoria against Illinois and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $48,290 | $74,020 | $123,300 | |
| Illinois | $48,980 | $76,820 | $123,940 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Peoria earns $58,610–$96,220. The top tenth earns $123,300 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 only $37,610 wide, against $37,830 across Illinois and $40,770 nationally: employers in Peoria 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 | $48,290 | $4,024 | $23.22 | $62,310 |
| 25th percentile | $58,610 | $4,884 | $28.18 | $75,626 |
| Median | $74,020 | $6,168 | $35.59 | $95,510 |
| 75th percentile | $96,220 | $8,018 | $46.26 | $124,155 |
| 90th percentile | $123,300 | $10,275 | $59.28 | $159,097 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $22,200 a year in pay and about $28,645 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $15,410 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 Peoria, and the Illinois statewide median of $76,820 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Peoria
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 $21,490 to the $74,020 median and brings it to $95,510 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 Peoria
Of the 17 roles we track in Peoria, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($78,700) and office managers ($66,750). Project Coordinator is the highest at $123,730.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +7.5% | 1,350 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +6.3% | 1,080 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 890 | |
| Office Manager | -9.8% | 830 | |
| Executive Assistant | -13.8% | 270 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Peoria (-2.5%), between data entry specialists (-2.4%) and paralegals (-2.7%). The typical role here is at -4.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 6.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Peoria, 5.8% across Illinois and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Illinois
Across the 12 areas of Illinois with data for this job, the median runs from $63,380 in the South Illinois nonmetro area to $78,840 in Springfield, a gap of $15,460 a year. All 2 areas in Illinois with more recruiters than Peoria also pay more, among them Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN ($78,210) and Springfield, IL ($78,840).
| Area | Median | vs Peoria | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | +6.5% | 950 | |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN | +5.7% | 26,470 | |
| Bloomington, IL | +0.3% | 510 | |
| Peoria, IL | this area | 890 | |
| Northwest Illinois (Nonmetro) | -5.3% | 390 | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | -9.0% | 540 | |
| East Central Illinois (Nonmetro) | -9.0% | 500 |
Peoria against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Peoria is #141 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Illinois, Visalia and Raleigh-Cary pay just above Peoria and Watertown-Fort Drum and Chico just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Peoria. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Peoria | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +6.1% | 900 | jobs | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.2% | 5,710 | pay | |
| Visalia, CA | +0.0% | 580 | pay | |
| Peoria, IL | this area | 890 | ||
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | -0.1% | 180 | pay | |
| Chico, CA | -0.1% | 310 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | -2.0% | 900 | jobs | |
| Asheville, NC | -5.1% | 910 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Peoria, IL?
About $95,510 a year at the median, or $7,959 a month: $74,020 in pay plus about $21,490 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Peoria?
The median was $74,020 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,290, the 90th $123,300, and the middle half earned $58,610 to $96,220.
Is Peoria cheaper than the rest of Illinois for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $74,020 against $76,820 statewide. The next area up in Illinois is Bloomington at $74,210, the next down the Northwest Illinois nonmetro area at $70,130.
How many recruiters work in Peoria?
BLS counts about 890 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Illinois total of 35,430. Only Chicago-Naperville and Springfield have more in Illinois.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Peoria?
Yes: $7,270 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,020 and $66,750.
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.