Finance & Business

Recruiter Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+6%
projected growth
Category
Finance & Business

Recruiter pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Recruiter is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $175,549 (1 640 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $14,510 (₱906,000 local) — about 12.1×.

Recruiters source, screen, and hire talent to meet an organization's needs. Common screening skills include Sourcing, Interviewing, ATS, and Negotiation.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $136,032. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Recruiter pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Sourcing, Interviewing, ATS, Negotiation, and Communication. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Recruiter list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 640 000 kr ($175,549). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway recruiter page before treating the rank as a plan.

Recruiter salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$80,200
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$112,682
Canada flagCanada$106,759
Australia flagAustralia$135,400
Germany flagGermany$126,538
France flagFrance$113,188
Netherlands flagNetherlands$134,664
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$136,032
Singapore flagSingapore$127,385
India flagIndia$17,857
Japan flagJapan$81,421
South Korea flagSouth Korea$102,592
Poland flagPoland$92,773
Brazil flagBrazil$37,649
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$77,059
Mexico flagMexico$43,157
Ireland flagIreland$116,090
Spain flagSpain$89,854
Italy flagItaly$88,925
Sweden flagSweden$118,989
Norway flagNorway$175,549
Denmark flagDenmark$130,605
Belgium flagBelgium$135,825
Austria flagAustria$108,544
Portugal flagPortugal$65,243
Finland flagFinland$100,534
China flagChina$64,280
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$90,320
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$85,807
Indonesia flagIndonesia$15,658
Philippines flagPhilippines$14,510
Vietnam flagVietnam$16,543
Thailand flagThailand$32,566
Malaysia flagMalaysia$51,400
Israel flagIsrael$106,372
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$56,267
Turkey flagTurkey$38,943
Argentina flagArgentina$16,039
Colombia flagColombia$30,525
South Africa flagSouth Africa$30,344

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

SourcingInterviewingATSNegotiationCommunication

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a recruiter make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 640 000 kr in Norway; CHF 110'000 in Switzerland; € 117.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays recruiters the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 640 000 kr per year ($175,549).
Which country pays recruiters the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱906,000 per year (local currency).
Is recruiter a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do recruiters need?
Common skills include Sourcing, Interviewing, ATS, Negotiation, and Communication. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?
Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.