Recruiter salary in Warner Robins, GA
Recruiters earn more in Warner Robins than anywhere else in Georgia. Expect a median of $77,920 a year1, 10.4% above the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 and 2.6% above the US median of $75,940. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#60 of 521). BLS counts about 470 people in this job here, 1% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Warner Robins, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Warner Robins against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $45,760 | $77,920 | $122,930 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $44,580 | $70,570 | $125,540 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Warner Robins earns $54,250–$104,790. The top tenth earns $122,930 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $50,540 wide, wider than in Georgia as a whole ($41,930) and the US ($40,770), so what a recruiter earns in Warner Robins depends more on the employer.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,760 | $3,813 | $22.00 | $59,045 |
| 25th percentile | $54,250 | $4,521 | $26.08 | $70,000 |
| Median | $77,920 | $6,493 | $37.46 | $100,542 |
| 75th percentile | $104,790 | $8,732 | $50.38 | $135,213 |
| 90th percentile | $122,930 | $10,244 | $59.10 | $158,619 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $23,670 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $26,870, or about $34,671 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 25th percentile and the median in Warner Robins, and the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Warner Robins
At the $77,920 median, a local hire costs about $100,542 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,622 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 Warner Robins
Of the 15 roles we track in Warner Robins, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($78,560) and payroll specialists ($62,880). Project Coordinator is the highest at $116,980.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +50.1% | 350 | |
| Accountant | +0.8% | 390 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 470 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -19.3% | 60 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.5% | 130 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #3 of the 15 roles we track in Warner Robins (+2.6%), between payroll specialists (+7.9%) and accountants (-6.1%). The typical role here is at -13.9%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost more in Warner Robins than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 9.2% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Warner Robins, 6.3% across Georgia and 5.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
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 8 areas in Georgia with more recruiters than Warner Robins pay less, among them Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA ($75,410) and Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($67,120).
| Area | Median | vs Warner Robins | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | this area | 470 | |
| Hinesville, GA | -3.2% | 110 | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | -3.2% | 20,920 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | -13.9% | 1,210 | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -15.9% | 700 | |
| Gainesville, GA | -18.7% | 460 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | -18.9% | 700 |
Warner Robins against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Warner Robins is #262 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Georgia, San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles and Helena pay just above Warner Robins and Wenatchee-East Wenatchee and Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Warner Robins. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Warner Robins | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | +0.1% | 280 | pay | |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | +0.1% | 610 | pay | |
| Warner Robins, GA | this area | 470 | ||
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +0.0% | 240 | pay | |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie, NY | -0.1% | 1,040 | pay | |
| St. Cloud, MN | -4.1% | 480 | jobs | |
| Iowa City, IA | -8.7% | 480 | jobs | |
| Kenosha, WI | -17.8% | 470 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Warner Robins, GA?
About $100,542 a year at the median, or $8,378 a month: $77,920 in pay plus about $22,622 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do recruiters earn in Warner Robins?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $77,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,760, the 90th $122,930, and the middle half earned $54,250 to $104,790.
Is Warner Robins the most expensive area in Georgia for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $77,920 is the highest of 18 areas in Georgia. Hinesville comes next at $75,450.
How many recruiters work in Warner Robins?
BLS counts about 470 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Georgia total of 32,110. 8 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Macon-Bibb County, with about 490.
Does a recruiter cost more than a payroll specialist in Warner Robins?
Yes: $15,040 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,920 and $62,880.
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.