▼2%
€59,251
Avg. Base Salary (EUR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (EUR)
10%
€45k
MEDIAN
€59k
90%
€78k
The average salary for a Senior Recruiter is €59,251 in 2025
Base Salary
€45k - €78k
Bonus
€513 - €15k
Profit Sharing
€0 - €20k
Total Pay
€45k - €86k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Recruiters?
What Do Senior Recruiters Do?
Senior Recruiter Tasks
- Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
- Develop and implement hiring strategies to attract top talent.
- Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures.
- May be involved in writing and placing advertising for open positions in publications; online and print.
- Source, screen and interview applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills for open positions; may utilize ATS.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Recruiter
Medical
57%
Dental
4%
Vision
4%
None
43%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Recruiters
Female
76.2%
Male
23.8%
This data is based on 21 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Recruiters
What is the highest pay for Senior Recruiters?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Recruiter is €78k / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Recruiters?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Recruiter is €45k / year
How can Senior Recruiters increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior 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 a Senior Recruiter that oversees more junior Senior Recruiters, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.