Salary Guides
We are delighted to bring you the 2025 edition of our Recruitment Salary Guide. This is compiled with data from permanent placements made by FIFTEEN WEST over the 12-month period to October 2025 and our 2025 salary survey..
Whether you're hiring or job hunting, this guide offers valuable insight into current salary benchmarks across the recruitment industry.
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We are delighted to bring you the 2024 edition of our Salary Guide, a comprehensive snapshot of recruiter compensation, compiled using real placement data from permanent hires made by FIFTEEN WEST between October 2023 and October 2024.
Whether you're hiring or job hunting, this guide offers valuable insight into current salary benchmarks across the recruitment industry.
Get the latest insights on recruiter salaries
We are delighted to bring you the 2024 edition of our Salary Guide, a comprehensive snapshot of recruiter compensation, compiled using real placement data from permanent hires made by FIFTEEN WEST between October 2023 and October 2024.
Whether you're hiring or job hunting, this guide offers valuable insight into current salary benchmarks across the recruitment industry.
Receive the latest recruitment insights
The recruitment outlook is cautiously optimistic, with many firms reporting a busy end to 2025 and strong pipelines heading into Q1 2026. Despite market volatility creating short-term uncertainty, most leaders remain bullish on long-term growth.
57% of hiring managers are prioritising Mid-Level recruiters to build their teams
With the market stabilising, hiring managers are focusing on strengthening their core delivery teams. Mid-level recruiters are in highest demand, as firms look to balance experience and growth potential.
80% of recruiters ranked salary as their top priority
Competitive pay remains the top driver for recruiter movement in 2026. With rising performance expectations and inflationary pressure, clear and transparent reward structures are more important than ever.
37% recruiters are looking for a new role in 2026
More than a third of recruiters are open to new opportunities, signalling continued movement across the industry. Retention strategies and progression plans will be key to keeping top performers engaged.
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With offices in London and New York. If you are looking for your next role in recruitment, want to chat about the market and what we do, or want to join our team-
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