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Recruiter Salary in Germany

Recruiters source, screen, and hire talent to meet an organization's needs. The Germany median is $124,317 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$124,317
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,379
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$124,317
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$59.76
varies by city

Recruiter salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$124,317
Essen, DE$124,317
Dortmund, DE$124,317
Dresden, DE$124,317
Bremen, DE$124,317
Nuremberg, DE$124,317
Munich, DE$96,488
Frankfurt, DE$88,847
Hamburg, DE$86,110
Berlin, DE$85,083
Düsseldorf, DE$84,399
Cologne, DE$81,547

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a recruiter make in Germany?
The national median recruiter salary in Germany is about 109.000 € per year (9.100 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 71.500 € to 109.000 €.
Which Germany city pays recruiters the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 109.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays recruiters the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 71.500 € per year for a recruiter.
What is the typical salary range for a recruiter in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, recruiter pay commonly spans from about 46.800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 159.400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have recruiter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes recruiter pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is recruiter in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.