The cost for hiring a recruiter varies across the internet, depending on the specific job and recruitment needs. The salary of a recruiter will increase for specialty areas, such as recruiting for physicians, advanced practitioners, and executive positions in the medical and healthcare setting.
Many recruiters will charge a percentage of the first year’s salary, anywhere from 15% – 35%. We have seen contracts with additional charges added for advertising for specific territories or locations. These charges can range from $500-$1,500 per territory and is often paid upfront to the recruiter.
Hiring a recruiter can be a costly investment per hire when outsourcing your recruitment needs. Particularly, when hiring specialty niche jobs in the medical and healthcare profession. As an example, a company can spend $3M annually for 20 Direct Salary Sales Reps
Salaries for Corporate Recruiters also varies across the internet and can range from $60,000-$100,000 a year or more. Specialized or Senior recruiters often require higher salaries.