Recruiting Cost in Chicago

Rate benchmarks for recruiter services in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Recruiter — Chicago

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $66.83/hr $1,337 $2,673
Mid (3–5 yrs) $92.43/hr $1,849 $3,697
Senior (5–10 yrs) $136.66/hr $2,733 $5,466
Lead (10+ yrs) $192.38/hr $3,848 $7,695

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