Recruiter salary in Wichita, KS
Hiring a recruiter costs less in Wichita than in Kansas or the country as a whole. The median is $65,390 a year1: 7.7% below the Kansas statewide median of $70,870 and 13.9% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #281 of 521 areas. With about 1,380 recruiters, 18% of the Kansas total, no area in Kansas employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Wichita, KS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Wichita against Kansas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $45,420 | $65,390 | $114,300 | |
| Kansas | $47,340 | $70,870 | $115,920 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Wichita earns $51,820–$88,740. The top tenth earns $114,300 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. The mean ($73,620) is 13% 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 $36,920 wide, against $38,190 across Kansas and $40,770 nationally: employers in Wichita 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 | $45,420 | $3,785 | $21.84 | $58,606 |
| 25th percentile | $51,820 | $4,318 | $24.91 | $66,865 |
| Median | $65,390 | $5,449 | $31.44 | $84,374 |
| 75th percentile | $88,740 | $7,395 | $42.66 | $114,503 |
| 90th percentile | $114,300 | $9,525 | $54.95 | $147,484 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $23,350 over the median, the 25th only $13,570 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $30,129 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 Wichita, and the Kansas statewide median of $70,870 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Wichita
At the $65,390 median, a local hire costs about $84,374 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,984 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 Wichita
Of the 17 roles we track in Wichita, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($79,270) and marketing specialists ($63,890). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,170.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +36.4% | 1,140 | |
| Accountant | +21.2% | 3,120 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 1,380 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -2.3% | 1,470 | |
| Executive Assistant | -4.8% | 540 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Wichita (-13.9%), between project coordinators (-12.9%) and medical administrative assistants (-13.9%). The typical role here is at -12.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Recruiters hold 4.3% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Wichita, 4.8% across Kansas and 5.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Kansas
Across the 5 areas of Kansas with data for this job, the median runs from $61,010 in the Kansas nonmetro area to $76,690 in Topeka, a gap of $15,680 a year. No other area in Kansas has as many recruiters, and 2 of the other 4 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Wichita | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | +17.3% | 720 | |
| Manhattan, KS | +16.8% | 500 | |
| Wichita, KS | this area | 1,380 | |
| Lawrence, KS | -1.9% | 230 | |
| Kansas (Nonmetro) | -6.7% | 1,320 |
Wichita against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Wichita is #94 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 Kansas, La Crosse-Onalaska and Orlando-Kissimmee pay just above Wichita and Scranton-Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Wichita. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Wichita | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | +13.8% | 1,370 | jobs | |
| Winston-Salem, NC | +4.8% | 1,370 | jobs | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | +0.1% | 9,380 | pay | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | +0.0% | 390 | pay | |
| Wichita, KS | this area | 1,380 | ||
| Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA | -0.0% | 1,130 | pay | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -0.2% | 6,280 | pay | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -3.7% | 1,370 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Wichita, KS?
About $84,374 a year at the median, or $7,031 a month: $65,390 in pay plus about $18,984 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Wichita?
The median was $65,390 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,420, the 90th $114,300, and the middle half earned $51,820 to $88,740.
Is Wichita cheaper than the rest of Kansas for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $65,390 against $70,870 statewide. The next area up in Kansas is Manhattan at $76,400, the next down Lawrence at $64,130.
How many recruiters work in Wichita?
BLS counts about 1,380 in the May 2025 survey. That is 18% of the Kansas total of 7,560. No other area in Kansas has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than a marketing specialist in Wichita?
Yes: $1,500 a year more at the median. The medians are $65,390 and $63,890.
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.