Side-by-side distribution
Learning & Development
$84,240
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 33.3%
- Live roles
- 372
Recruiter
$114,660
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 35.1%
- Live roles
- 3,564
Highest-paying jobs
Machine Learning Research, RF Foundation Models Specialist
Education Practitioner - Learning & Assessment Specialist
Specialist Solutions Architect - AI/ML
Senior Learning and Development Manager
Lead Learning Technical Enablement Specialist
Senior AI/Machine Learning Specialist
AI/ML Computational Science Specialist
Senior Manager, Oncology Commercial Learning and Development
Senior L&D Program Manager - Manager Programs
Manager, Learning and Development Core
Highest-paying jobs
Early Talent Recruiter
Vice President Talent Acquisition
Head of Talent Acquisition
Head of Talent Acquisition
Executive Director, Global Talent Acquisition | San Diego HQ
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Senior Director/Director, Talent Acquisition & Culture - Engineering
Executive Talent Business Partner
Director - Talent Acquisition
Director, Talent Acquisition
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| CS Columbus State Community College | $37,440 | 7 |
Allina Health
|
$94,973 | 5 |
Sanford Health
|
$76,856 | 5 |
Curriculum Associates
|
$80,250 | 4 |
| US University System of New Hampshire | $66,665 | 4 |
Harlem Children's Zone
|
$30,000 | 4 |
| AD AdventHealth | $102,086 | 3 |
| CC Cincinnati Children's | $71,822 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Anduril Industries
|
$167,000 | 57 |
House Buyers of America
|
$93,600 | 43 |
| RI Reed in Partnership | $43,299 | 34 |
Aya Healthcare
|
$70,000 | 15 |
Blue Origin
|
$148,333 | 12 |
Legora AB
|
$177,500 | 11 |
SpaceX
|
$105,000 | 11 |
| VL Vaco LLC | $72,500 | 10 |
Learning & Development salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $140,798 | 6 |
| Boston | $129,038 | 4 |
| Austin | $112,500 | 3 |
| New York | $105,269 | 18 |
| Denver | $95,000 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $92,000 | 3 |
| Chicago | $78,500 | 7 |
Recruiter salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $168,935 | 160 |
| New York | $150,000 | 222 |
| Seattle | $148,333 | 50 |
| Boston | $129,250 | 48 |
| Austin | $126,000 | 17 |
| Los Angeles | $125,000 | 36 |
| London | $116,569 | 17 |
| Denver | $114,660 | 28 |
| Chicago | $105,000 | 45 |
| Singapore | $104,000 | 3 |
Learning & Development vs Recruiter: which pays more?
The median for Learning & Development is $84,240 per year (typically $65,000–$112,350), versus $114,660 for Recruiter ($75,000–$155,000). That puts Recruiter about 36% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Learning & Development and Recruiter are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.