Recruiting Cost in Chicago

Rate benchmarks for recruiter services in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Recruiter — Chicago

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $64.75/hr $1,295 $2,590
Mid (3–5 yrs) $89.36/hr $1,787 $3,574
Senior (5–10 yrs) $128.92/hr $2,578 $5,157
Lead (10+ yrs) $179.48/hr $3,590 $7,179

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