💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 4,446 positions with reported compensation (64% of all Recruitment Consultant listings).
Average salary: £43,568
🎯 In-Demand Skills
Most frequently requested skills in Recruitment Consultant job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.
🌎 Salary & Jobs by City
Compare Recruitment Consultant opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.
| City | Jobs ▼ | Median Salary | Salary Range | Remote % | Companies | New (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,670 | £50,000 | £50,000 – £54,744 | – | 15 | 41 |
| Manchester | 181 | £30,000 | £26,500 – £40,000 | 4% | 15 | 16 |
| Bristol | 163 | £28,000 | £25,000 – £29,000 | – | 15 | 18 |
| Birmingham | 83 | £30,000 | £27,000 – £40,000 | – | 15 | 2 |
| Cardiff | 66 | £27,000 | £26,000 – £30,000 | 2% | 15 | 5 |
| Reading, Berkshire | 56 | £27,500 | £26,400 – £30,000 | – | 15 | 20 |
| Leeds | 53 | £35,000 | £30,000 – £47,500 | – | 14 | 2 |
| Mumbai | 51 | – | – | – | 11 | 37 |
| Leicester | 48 | £32,000 | £30,000 – £35,000 | 2% | 7 | 0 |
| Amsterdam | 47 | €40,000 | €40,000 – €40,000 | – | 14 | 15 |
| Belfast | 42 | £25,000 | £25,000 – £25,000 | 5% | 4 | 4 |
| Bengaluru | 41 | – | – | – | 15 | 28 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 34 | £30,000 | £30,000 – £50,000 | – | 9 | 1 |
| Hyderabad | 32 | – | – | – | 15 | 22 |
| Nottingham | 32 | £30,000 | £28,000 – £40,000 | – | 8 | 1 |
| South West England | 29 | £28,000 | £28,000 – £28,000 | – | 3 | 3 |
| New Delhi | 26 | – | – | – | 15 | 18 |
| Sheffield | 25 | £30,000 | £30,000 – £40,000 | – | 9 | 1 |
| New York, NY | 21 | $70,000 | $61,500 – $75,000 | – | 8 | 1 |
| Southampton | 21 | £26,500 | £22,000 – £29,500 | – | 8 | 3 |
🏢 Top Employers
15 companies with the most Recruitment Consultant openings globally.
🌐 Where Recruitment Consultants Work
Recruitment Consultant Job Market Overview (2026)
The Recruitment Consultant job market is steadily growing, with 6,934 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,146 new positions were posted (1,106 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for Recruitment Consultant positions is £50,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £29,643 and £50,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £55,000 or more. Note that 36% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is New York, NY at $70,000 median, while Belfast offers £25,000.
Remote Work Availability
1% of Recruitment Consultant positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (56 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Recruitment Consultant roles are Customer Service, Excel, SEO, CRM, and Logistics. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.
How to Apply
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