Senior Recruiter+32% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of modeled moves out of Recruiter go here
Modeled career paths · Staffing recruiting
Where does a Recruiter go next?
What employers are asking a Recruiter for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.
What employers ask a Recruiter for
Live postings for this role in September 2026, most asked for first. Stated pay is typically around $150k a year.
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Hiring and interviewing
- Cross-functional leadership
- B2B SaaS experience
- Technical leadership
- Advanced degree
- Learning management and authoring tools
- Mentoring and coaching
Pay is what the ad states, never estimated. Only competencies in Startline’s catalogue are counted.
Typical advancement
Management path
Recruiting Manager+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of modeled moves out of Recruiter go here
Director of Talent Acquisition+127% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Recruiter. 16% joint modeled share
Career pivot
Finance & Insurance Manager+23% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Recruiter. 5% joint modeled share
Franchise Business Consultant+37% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Recruiter. 5% joint modeled share
What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.