Recruiter salary in Software startups in 2026

How much does a Recruiter expect to make in Software startups? The average expected salary for Recruiters in Software startups is 106k per year, with a range from 35k to 263k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Recruiters in Software startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

105.7k

Average Salary

3 years

Average years of experience

Salary

The average salary for a Recruiter in Software startups is $105,667, which is 20.6% lower than the average salary of $133,042 in Software startups. Recruiter salaries in Software are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$184,875/yr

Range $87k - $263k

Average

$105,667/yr

Range $54k - $150k

Below Average

$72,875/yr

Range $35k - $113k

Top Locations

The highest average salary a Recruiter in Software can get in Boston, that is $110,000. This pay is 4.1% higher than the average Recruiter salary in Software startups, which is $105,667. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Boston (avg $110,000 per year), New York (avg $110,000 per year), Chicago (avg $67,500 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.

Boston

$110k

New York

$110k

Chicago

$67.5k

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Years of experience

Below Average

Average

Top of Market

The highest average salary a Recruiter in Software can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $95,000. This pay is 28.6% lower than the average salary in Software startups, which is $133,042. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.

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