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Recruitment Consultant Salary UK 2026

Recruitment consultant OTE ranges from £22,000 to £100,000+. Base salary plus commission explained by specialism.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£35,000
Median Salary
£20k–£100k+
Typical Range
£20,000–£26,000
Entry Level
£45,000–£80,000+
Senior Level

OTE by Level

LevelBaseOTE
Trainee / Resourcer£18k–£24k£22k–£30k
Junior Consultant£22k–£28k£30k–£45k
Experienced Consultant£26k–£35k£45k–£70k
Senior Consultant£35k–£45k£60k–£100k+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Base salaries are £22,000–£35,000. OTE for experienced consultants in specialist markets is £50,000–£80,000.

Technology, legal and financial services recruitment consistently offer the highest OTE potential.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025