💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 4,357 positions with reported compensation (74% of all Recruitment Consultant listings).
Average salary: £44,225
🎯 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 | 3,703 | £50,000 | £50,000 – £55,000 | – | 15 | 38 |
| Manchester | 181 | £40,000 | £28,000 – £45,000 | 6% | 15 | 17 |
| Bristol | 112 | £27,250 | £25,000 – £30,000 | – | 15 | 7 |
| Hertfordshire | 81 | £30,000 | £26,000 – £35,000 | 2% | 15 | 8 |
| Birmingham | 79 | £30,000 | £27,000 – £45,000 | – | 14 | 9 |
| Kent | 62 | £27,000 | £26,000 – £30,000 | – | 14 | 6 |
| Leeds | 59 | £35,000 | £30,000 – £47,500 | – | 15 | 9 |
| Surrey | 56 | £26,000 | £25,000 – £27,000 | – | 12 | 10 |
| Reading, Berkshire | 50 | £27,000 | £27,000 – £40,000 | – | 15 | 12 |
| Frankfurt am Main | 45 | €50,000 | €50,000 – €50,000 | – | 4 | 1 |
| Cardiff | 45 | £27,000 | £26,000 – £27,000 | – | 11 | 3 |
| Doncaster, South Yorkshire | 39 | £27,000 | £26,000 – £27,000 | – | 9 | 6 |
| München | 38 | €50,000 | €47,750 – €50,000 | – | 6 | 2 |
| Stuttgart | 38 | $50,000 | $30,956 – $50,008 | – | 6 | 1 |
| Nottingham | 35 | £30,000 | £28,000 – £40,000 | – | 7 | 0 |
| Berlin | 34 | €38,000 | €32,000 – €50,000 | – | 3 | 5 |
| Leicester | 34 | £35,000 | £30,000 – £38,750 | 3% | 5 | 2 |
| Düsseldorf | 33 | €50,000 | €50,000 – €55,000 | – | 4 | 1 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 29 | £30,000 | £30,000 – £55,000 | – | 4 | 1 |
| Sheffield | 29 | £30,000 | £28,000 – £40,000 | – | 8 | 0 |
🏢 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 5,904 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,025 new positions were posted (347 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 £30,956 and £50,008. Top earners (90th percentile) command £55,000 or more. Note that 26% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is London at £50,000 median, while Surrey offers £26,000.
Remote Work Availability
1% of Recruitment Consultant positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (65 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 CRM, Customer Service, and Git. 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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