Average Corporate Recruiter Salary in Canada for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Corporate Recruiter salary for 2024 in Canada and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Canadian dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the CAD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Corporate Recruiter Make in Canada?

A Corporate Recruiter working in Canada will typically earn around 130,400 CAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 65,700 CAD to the highest average salary of 205,700 CAD.

Average Annual Salary
130,400 CAD
Average Monthly Salary
10,866 CAD

Lowest Annual Salary
65,700 CAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,475 CAD

Highest Annual Salary
205,700 CAD
Highest Monthly Salary
17,141 CAD

These are average salaries for a Corporate Recruiter in Canada and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Corporate Recruiter to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Corporate Recruiter salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Corporate Recruiter Salaries in Canada

So we've looked at the average salaries a Corporate Recruiter will earn in Canada. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Corporate Recruiter can earn between 65,700 CAD and 205,700 CAD on average in Canada. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Corporate Recruiter in Canada is 128,400 CAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 128,400 CAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 128,400 CAD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Corporate Recruiter salary in Canada, 25% of the population are earning less than 88,600 CAD while 75% of the population earn more than 88,600 CAD.

75% of the population earn less than 164,100 CAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 164,100 CAD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Corporate Recruiter Salary by Experience Level in Canada

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average corporate recruiter salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Corporate Recruiter in Canada that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 75,400 CAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Corporate Recruiter salary would increase to 100,300 CAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Corporate Recruiter, the average salary would be 139,100 CAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 165,900 CAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Corporate Recruiter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 182,400 CAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Corporate Recruiter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 193,200 CAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
75,400 CAD
2-5 Years +31%
100,300 CAD
5-10 Years +40%
139,100 CAD
10-15 Years +20%
165,900 CAD
15-20 Years +9%
182,400 CAD
20+ Years +8%
193,200 CAD

Corporate Recruiter Salary by Education Level in Canada

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Corporate Recruiter in Canada based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Corporate Recruiter in Canada with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 93,300 CAD.

  • Master's Degree. A Corporate Recruiter in Canada with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 165,900 CAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
93,300 CAD
Master's Degree +77%
165,900 CAD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Canada is around 49,800 to 149,000 CAD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Corporate Recruiter Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Canada, a male corporate recruiter will earn an average of 137,100 CAD, while a female corporate recruiter will earn around 130,500 CAD.

This means that a male corporate recruiter earns approximately 5% more than a female corporate recruiter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Canada

Male
137,100 CAD
Female -5%
130,500 CAD

Corporate Recruiter Average Pay Raise in Canada

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Corporate Recruiter in Canada is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Canada is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Corporate Recruiter in Canada can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Canada for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Canada.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Corporate Recruiter Bonus and Incentive Rates in Canada

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Corporate Recruiter is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Canada earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
123,000 CAD
Private Sector -6%
115,600 CAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Corporate Recruiter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Corporate Recruiter in Canada.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 78,100 CAD
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 96,500 CAD
Benefits Manager Human Resources 152,900 CAD
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 92,000 CAD
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 191,500 CAD
Chief People Officer Human Resources 195,200 CAD
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 93,600 CAD
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 153,800 CAD
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 66,100 CAD
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 92,000 CAD
Compensation Manager Human Resources 151,800 CAD
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 205,400 CAD
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 98,000 CAD
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 190,400 CAD
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 114,900 CAD
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 140,200 CAD
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 56,900 CAD
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 140,700 CAD
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 123,800 CAD
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 128,200 CAD
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 124,500 CAD
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 98,800 CAD
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 124,500 CAD
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 142,100 CAD
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 134,700 CAD
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 94,300 CAD
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 127,600 CAD
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 132,000 CAD
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 134,100 CAD
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 94,200 CAD
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 63,700 CAD
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 96,000 CAD
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 61,800 CAD
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 73,300 CAD
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 90,000 CAD
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 121,800 CAD
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 97,200 CAD
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 185,900 CAD
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 130,500 CAD
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 130,400 CAD
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 91,700 CAD
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 158,700 CAD
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 176,300 CAD
Headhunter Human Resources 134,100 CAD
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 74,300 CAD
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 67,600 CAD
HRIS Manager Human Resources 111,700 CAD
HRIS Officer Human Resources 58,000 CAD
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 67,400 CAD
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 73,100 CAD
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 54,100 CAD
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 79,600 CAD
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 78,400 CAD
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 125,400 CAD
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 105,200 CAD
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 72,800 CAD
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 51,300 CAD
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 138,700 CAD
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 52,000 CAD
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 152,700 CAD
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 52,300 CAD
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 108,200 CAD
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 142,300 CAD
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 172,300 CAD
Human Resources Director Human Resources 197,600 CAD
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 137,100 CAD
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 94,200 CAD
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 177,100 CAD
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 76,000 CAD
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 130,500 CAD
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 77,000 CAD
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 127,700 CAD
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 160,700 CAD
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 97,300 CAD
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 66,900 CAD
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 130,400 CAD
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 187,500 CAD
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 158,700 CAD
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 125,400 CAD
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 152,700 CAD
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 146,700 CAD
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 65,800 CAD
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 158,700 CAD
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 71,700 CAD
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 148,300 CAD
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 167,100 CAD
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 87,300 CAD
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 63,700 CAD
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 73,500 CAD
People Development Officer Human Resources 95,100 CAD
Personnel Officer Human Resources 51,500 CAD
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 134,100 CAD
Records Clerk Human Resources 50,500 CAD
Records Manager Human Resources 77,400 CAD
Recruiter Human Resources 127,600 CAD
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 66,700 CAD
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 176,300 CAD
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 128,400 CAD
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 70,000 CAD
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 114,600 CAD
Research Associate Human Resources 62,600 CAD
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 142,100 CAD
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 168,700 CAD
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 109,000 CAD
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 86,100 CAD
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 82,200 CAD
Training Administrator Human Resources 69,800 CAD
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 164,100 CAD
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 130,500 CAD
Training Executive Human Resources 140,200 CAD
Training Manager Human Resources 165,900 CAD
Training Officer Human Resources 64,900 CAD
Training Specialist Human Resources 105,200 CAD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Canada, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Brampton 134,100 CAD
Calgary 138,700 CAD
Edmonton 142,100 CAD
Gatineau 128,200 CAD
Halifax 123,800 CAD
Hamilton 128,400 CAD
Kitchener 128,400 CAD
Markham 128,200 CAD
Mississauga 142,300 CAD
Montreal 148,300 CAD
Ottawa 140,700 CAD
Quebec 140,200 CAD
Regina 123,800 CAD
Richmond 116,400 CAD
Saskatoon 121,800 CAD
Surrey 130,500 CAD
Toronto 141,000 CAD
Vancouver 151,800 CAD
Vaughan 130,500 CAD
Windsor 119,700 CAD
Winnipeg 134,100 CAD

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in Canada.

City Average Salary
Alberta 151,800 CAD
British Columbia 148,300 CAD
Manitoba 134,100 CAD
New Brunswick 130,500 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador 118,900 CAD
Northwest Territories 138,700 CAD
Nova Scotia 134,100 CAD
Nunavut 140,700 CAD
Ontario 153,700 CAD
Prince Edward Island 114,600 CAD
Quebec 150,100 CAD
Saskatchewan 134,700 CAD
Yukon 115,600 CAD

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