Salary · India LPA
HR Recruiter salary in India
HR Recruiter pay stays modest at junior tiers with incentive upside in IT services. Niche tech recruiting at startups/GCCs can beat generic volume TA.
LPA bands by experience
Ranges reflect mixed services + product hiring — not top-decile outliers or internship stipends.
| Experience | Typical fixed CTC band |
|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 2.5–6 LPA |
| 3–5 years | 5–10 LPA |
| 5–8 years | 8–14 LPA |
City and remote notes
- Bengaluru (BLR): services cluster at national mid
- Hyderabad (HYD): volume services; mid band typical
- NCR (Delhi NCR): high volume; mid unless niche domain
- Pune: IT services at national mid
- Remote (India): remote services often mid unless US client
Negotiation tip
Variable linked to closures is common — get closure counts, not just CTC, in writing and ask how splits work when candidates drop out.
Related reading: Salary negotiation in India · SDE salary by YOE
FAQ
HR Recruiter salary in India?
Typical: 0–2 YOE 2.5–6 LPA, 3–5 YOE 5–10 LPA, 5–8 YOE 8–14 LPA plus incentives in many services firms.
Do recruiters get high incentives?
In IT services yes, but payout rules vary. Startup TA may offer higher fixed with smaller variable.
How should recruiters negotiate?
Show time-to-fill and offer-accept rates. Negotiate clear incentive structure and non-compete clauses if moving agencies.