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Recruiting Managers

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Recruiting Managers

Business Management & Administration
Officer Role

Service Branches with this Role

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What do Recruiting Managers do in the Military?

Recruiting managers perform and coordinate functions involved in the selection of new recruits into the Military.

Where do Recruiting Managers work?

Recruiting managers usually work in offices.

How much do they make?

Median Military Salary

This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$118,848

Military Salary Range

This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$36,685 - $356,274

How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary

Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.

  • Set based on rank and years of service.
  • Paid every month.

Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.

  • Tax-free payments.
  • Varies by location and family status.

Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.

  • Based on specialized roles.
  • Varies by position and duty.

What training do Recruiting Managers gain in the Military?

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Recruiting managers may have an education background in human resources. Job training for recruiting managers primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training content may include:

  • Evaluating prospects
  • Processing recruits
  • Marketing
  • Public speaking
  • Social networking

Military Training for Officers

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree. All officers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.

What skills help Recruiting Managers succeed?

  • Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups of people
  • Interest in working closely with people

What are possible career paths after the Military?

  • Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
  • Human Resources Specialists
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Training and Development Specialists
  • Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists
  • Lodging Managers
  • Training and Development Managers

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