Recruiter salary in Savannah, GA
Savannah is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $62,690 a year1 is 11.2% below the Georgia statewide median of $70,570, and 17.4% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #375 of 521 areas. About 1,050 recruiters work here, 3% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Savannah, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Savannah against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $41,680 | $62,690 | $105,900 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $44,580 | $70,570 | $125,540 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $105,900, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Savannah earns $49,620–$82,570. The mean ($70,390) is 12% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $32,950 wide, against $41,930 across Georgia and $40,770 nationally: employers in Savannah 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 | $41,680 | $3,473 | $20.04 | $53,781 |
| 25th percentile | $49,620 | $4,135 | $23.86 | $64,026 |
| Median | $62,690 | $5,224 | $30.14 | $80,890 |
| 75th percentile | $82,570 | $6,881 | $39.70 | $106,542 |
| 90th percentile | $105,900 | $8,825 | $50.91 | $136,645 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $19,880 over the median, the 25th only $13,070 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $25,652 a year in employer cost. 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 Savannah, and the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Savannah
At the $62,690 median, a local hire costs about $80,890 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,200 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 Savannah
Of the 17 roles we track in Savannah, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between office managers ($62,770) and sales development representatives ($61,510). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,930.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +1.8% | 520 | |
| Office Manager | +0.1% | 1,490 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,050 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -1.9% | 1,280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -2.6% | 200 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Savannah (-17.4%), between executive assistants (-16.7%) and customer support specialists (-17.7%). The typical role here is at -9.7%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Savannah than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 6.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Savannah, 6.3% across Georgia and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $55,260 in Valdosta to $77,920 in Warner Robins, a gap of $22,660 a year. All 2 areas in Georgia with more recruiters than Savannah also pay more, among them Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA ($75,410) and Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($67,120).
| Area | Median | vs Savannah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | +1.0% | 460 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | +0.8% | 700 | |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | +0.3% | 190 | |
| Savannah, GA | this area | 1,050 | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | -1.9% | 670 | |
| Rome, GA | -2.0% | 220 | |
| Albany, GA | -2.5% | 250 |
Savannah against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Savannah is #120 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 Georgia, Panama City-Panama City Beach and Palm Bay-Melbourne pay just above Savannah and Port St. Lucie and Gettysburg just below. All four are within $90 a year of the median in Savannah. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Savannah | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | +25.8% | 1,060 | jobs | |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie, NY | +24.2% | 1,040 | jobs | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | +5.7% | 1,060 | jobs | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne, FL | +0.0% | 1,500 | pay | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | +0.0% | 360 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | this area | 1,050 | ||
| Port St. Lucie, FL | -0.1% | 720 | pay | |
| Gettysburg, PA | -0.1% | 120 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Savannah, GA?
About $80,890 a year at the median, or $6,741 a month: $62,690 in pay plus about $18,200 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Savannah?
The median was $62,690 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $41,680, the 90th $105,900, and the middle half earned $49,620 to $82,570.
Is Savannah cheaper than the rest of Georgia for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $62,690 against $70,570 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Brunswick-St. Simons at $62,870, the next down the Middle Georgia nonmetro area at $61,530.
How many recruiters work in Savannah?
BLS counts about 1,050 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Georgia total of 32,110. Only Atlanta-Sandy Springs and Augusta-Richmond County have more in Georgia.
Does a recruiter cost more than a sales development representative in Savannah?
Yes: $1,180 a year more at the median. The medians are $62,690 and $61,510.
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.