Top Echelon Network, consisting of specialized search firms in the U.S. and Canada, surveyed its members about their 2015 recruiting results. The findings reveal various placement statistics, with over 20 placements being the highest category at 27.8%, and cash-in totals showing that a significant percentage of recruiters earned over $300k. These insights are part of Top Echelon's 2016 State of the Industry report.

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Recruiting Network Stand-out Results
Top Echelon Network is an elite network of highly
specialized search firms in the United States and Canada.
At the end of 2015, there were:
Top Echelon recently polled its Network members to see
what results were stand-outs among them.
480+ 1,200+
Firms Individual Recruiters
How many perm placements did you
make in 2015?
What was the cash-in total for your
recruiting desk in 2015?
#1
#2
13%
0–4 placements
19.8%
5–8 placements
24.5%
9–12 placements
13.2%
13–16 placements
6.6%
17–20 placements
22.2%
over 20 placements
27.8%
less than $100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$250k
13.0%
$250k–$300k
20.4%
over $300k
RESOURCE:
Top Echelon State of the Industry Report
© 2016 Top Echelon, Inc.
0 placements 20 placements
$0K $300K