Recruiter salary in Reading, PA
Hiring a recruiter costs less in Reading than in Pennsylvania or the country as a whole. The median is $69,410 a year1: 1.5% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $70,450 and 8.6% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #204 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 940 people in this job here, 3% of the Pennsylvania total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Reading, PA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Reading against Pennsylvania and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $46,940 | $69,410 | $106,510 | |
| Pennsylvania | $46,610 | $70,450 | $119,850 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Reading earns $56,560–$83,800. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $106,510, 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 $27,240 wide, against $34,870 across Pennsylvania and $40,770 nationally: employers in Reading 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 | $46,940 | $3,912 | $22.57 | $60,568 |
| 25th percentile | $56,560 | $4,713 | $27.19 | $72,981 |
| Median | $69,410 | $5,784 | $33.37 | $89,561 |
| 75th percentile | $83,800 | $6,983 | $40.29 | $108,129 |
| 90th percentile | $106,510 | $8,876 | $51.21 | $137,432 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $12,850 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,390, or about $18,568 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 Reading, and the Pennsylvania statewide median of $70,450 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Reading
At the $69,410 median, a local hire costs about $89,561 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $20,151 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 Reading
Of the 17 roles we track in Reading, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($75,550) and office managers ($66,570). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,040.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +41.2% | 780 | |
| Accountant | +8.8% | 1,230 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 940 | |
| Office Manager | -4.1% | 1,660 | |
| Executive Assistant | -4.3% | 290 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Reading (-8.6%), between payroll specialists (-7.9%) and accountants (-9.7%). The typical role here is at -4.3%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Reading than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 6.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Reading, 6.5% across Pennsylvania and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
Across the 20 areas of Pennsylvania with data for this job, the median runs from $59,120 in Johnstown to $76,700 in Philadelphia-Camden, a gap of $17,580 a year. Of the 7 areas in Pennsylvania with more recruiters than Reading, 3 pay less: Pittsburgh, PA ($65,260), Lancaster, PA ($66,330) and Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA ($65,360).
| Area | Median | vs Reading | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | +3.4% | 260 | |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | +1.1% | 2,640 | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | +0.9% | 1,720 | |
| Reading, PA | this area | 940 | |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | -3.9% | 440 | |
| Lancaster, PA | -4.4% | 1,200 | |
| Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA | -5.8% | 1,130 |
Reading against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Reading is #133 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Pennsylvania, Lynchburg and Burlington pay just above Reading and Eugene-Springfield and Jackson just below. All four are within $170 a year of the median in Reading. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Reading | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | +17.5% | 920 | jobs | |
| Springfield, IL | +13.6% | 950 | jobs | |
| Burlington, NC | +0.1% | 280 | pay | |
| Lynchburg, VA | +0.1% | 430 | pay | |
| Reading, PA | this area | 940 | ||
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | -0.0% | 730 | pay | |
| Jackson, MI | -0.2% | 270 | pay | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -0.8% | 970 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Reading, PA?
About $89,561 a year at the median, or $7,463 a month: $69,410 in pay plus about $20,151 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Reading?
The median was $69,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,940, the 90th $106,510, and the middle half earned $56,560 to $83,800.
Is Reading cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $69,410 against $70,450 statewide. The next area up in Pennsylvania is Allentown-Bethlehem at $70,040, the next down the Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetro area at $66,720.
How many recruiters work in Reading?
BLS counts about 940 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Pennsylvania total of 36,960. 7 areas in Pennsylvania have more; the closest in size is York-Hanover, with about 980.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Reading?
Yes: $2,840 a year more at the median. The medians are $69,410 and $66,570.
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.