Technical Recruiter Salary in New York

💰 $100K–$155K salary range

Median: $125K  ·  Based on 351 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This Technical Recruiter salary benchmark for New York 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.

📊 Salary breakdown

Technical Recruiter pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $125K median
• National: $115K median

New York Technical Recruiter pay runs 8% above the national median.

People salaries in New York by seniority

• Technical Sourcer: $86K
• Technical Recruiter: $125K
• Recruiting Manager: $128K
• Senior Technical Recruiter: $150K
• Talent Lead: $155K
• Head of Talent Acquisition: $164K
• VP People / Head of HR: $210K

What does a Technical Recruiter in New York do?

Technical Recruiters are HR, recruiting, and people operations professionals who hire and grow teams. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Technical Recruiter salary in New York?
The median pay is $125K, with a typical range of $100K–$155K, based on 351 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Technical Recruiter salary?
The national median is $115K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 351 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.

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