Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Utah
The median recruiter in Utah earned $71,750 a year in May 2025[1], 5.5% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Utah at #21 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $46,800 | $71,750 | $123,780 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Utah earns $56,450–$95,090; the top tenth earns $123,780 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Utah median that makes about $102,500 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Utah
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $96,470 | 5,350 | |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $98,750 | 2,000 | |
| Ogden, UT | $91,560 | 1,430 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $85,720 | 230 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | $81,710 | 260 | |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $83,970 | 330 | |
| St. George, UT | $73,610 | 300 |
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT pays the most ($74,410) and St. George, UT the least ($58,140): $16,270 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | +2.8% | |
| North Carolina | +1.8% | |
| Utah | +0.0% | |
| Maine | -0.2% | |
| Nevada | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Utah?
The median was $71,750 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $56,450 to $95,090.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Utah?
About $102,500 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Utah do recruiters earn the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $74,410 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.