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Technical Recruiters in Chicago earn $100K–$164K. Median: $140K. Based on 15 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $140K · Based on 15 public job postings · Updated September 25, 2026
This Technical Recruiter salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Chicago Technical Recruiter pay runs 17% above the national median.
Technical Recruiters are HR, recruiting, and people operations professionals who hire and grow teams. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Technical Recruiter salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $140K, with a typical range of $100K–$164K, based on 15 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Chicago compare to the national Technical Recruiter salary?
The national median is $120K; Chicago is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Chicago postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 15 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed September 25, 2026.
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