▼18%
AU$64,848
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
10%
A$52k
MEDIAN
A$65k
90%
A$83k
The average salary for an Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter is AU$64,848 in 2025
Base Salary
AU$52k - AU$83k
Bonus
AU$503 - AU$15k
Profit Sharing
AU$0 - AU$6k
Total Pay
AU$52k - AU$84k
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Common Health Benefits for a Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter
Medical
7%
Dental
3%
Vision
3%
None
93%
Gender Breakdown for Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiters
Female
73.5%
Male
23.5%
Prefer to self-define
2.9%
This data is based on 34 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiters
What is the highest pay for Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiters?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter is A$83k / year
What is the lowest pay for Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiters?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter is A$52k / year
How can Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiters increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiter that oversees more junior Employment, Recruitment, or Placement Specialist / Recruiters, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.