Recruiter Salary in Canada

Recruiter pay in Canada: Toronto leads, Montreal trails

The Canada national median for a recruiter is $148,000 a year. Among 4 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $94,900 in Montreal to $111,000 in Toronto (1.2×).

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

A modeled national band runs about $92,100–$216,400 around that midpoint. Express Entry points and provincial licensing can matter more than the cash order. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Canadian city.

Toronto sits -25% vs the national median; Montreal sits -36%. Relocating inside Canada for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Canada shows about 2.1% CPI in 2025. A recruiter raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.