Based on FY 2026-27 market data across all experience levels and employer types in India. In-hand calculated under new tax regime, metro city.
| Experience Level | Typical CTC | Monthly In-Hand (Metro, New Regime) | Annual In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresher Recruiter / 0-1 yr | Rs. 3.0 LPA | Rs. 21,919 | Rs. 2,63,028 |
| Junior Recruiter / 1-3 yrs | Rs. 5.5 LPA | Rs. 41,152 | Rs. 4,93,818 |
| Senior Recruiter / 3-6 yrs | Rs. 10.0 LPA | Rs. 77,930 | Rs. 9,35,160 |
| Lead Recruiter / 6-9 yrs | Rs. 16.0 LPA | Rs. 1,18,224 | Rs. 14,18,688 |
| TA Manager / 9+ yrs | Rs. 25.0 LPA | Rs. 1,75,494 | Rs. 21,05,922 |
| Basic Salary | Rs. 11,667/mo |
| HRA (50% of basic, metro) | Rs. 5,833/mo |
| Special Allowance | Rs. 9,706/mo |
| Gross Monthly Salary | Rs. 27,206/mo |
| Employee PF | -Rs. 1,400/mo |
| Professional Tax | -Rs. 200/mo |
| Income Tax (TDS) | -Rs. 0/mo |
| Monthly In-Hand | Rs. 25,606/mo |
How HR Recruiter Salary Grows in India
What Does a HR Recruiter Earn in India?
HR recruiters in India manage end-to-end hiring across IT, non-IT, and executive roles. The role is entry-level accessible and common at staffing agencies, RPOs, and in-house HR teams. Freshers at staffing agencies start at Rs. 2.5 to Rs. 3.5 LPA. In-house recruiters at tech companies earn Rs. 4 to Rs. 8 LPA. Technical recruiters sourcing engineering and data science talent earn significantly more at Rs. 6 to Rs. 14 LPA with 2 to 4 years of experience.
What Drives HR Recruiter Salary in India?
Recruiter salary is driven by the type of roles filled (tech recruiting pays more than non-tech), employer type (in-house vs agency), number of closures, and seniority of roles hired for. Executive recruiters and retained search consultants earn Rs. 15 to Rs. 40 LPA on placement fees. Niche technical recruiters earn 30 to 50 percent more than generalist recruiters.
HR Recruiter Salary by Specialization
HR Recruiter Salary Across Employer Types
| Employer Type | Typical CTC Range | Monthly In-Hand |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Product Companies | Rs. 5-15 LPA | Rs. 34K-88K/mo |
| Executive Search Firms | Rs. 6-25 LPA | Rs. 42K-1.2L/mo |
| Staffing Agencies / RPO | Rs. 2.5-7 LPA | Rs. 17K-49K/mo |
| IT Services Companies | Rs. 3-8 LPA | Rs. 20K-55K/mo |
HR Recruiter Salary by City in India
| City | Salary vs Base |
|---|---|
| Bangalore | +20% |
| Mumbai | +15% |
| Delhi NCR / Gurgaon | +12% |
| Hyderabad / Pune | +8% |
| Chennai | +5% |
| Tier-2 cities | Base |
New Regime vs Old Regime at HR Recruiter Entry Level
At Rs. 3.5 LPA CTC, the new tax regime gives Rs. 25,606/mo per month in a metro. The old regime with Rs. 1,50,000 in 80C deductions gives Rs. 25,606/mo. The new regime saves Rs. 0 per year at this CTC.