US East Coast salary guide 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Frazer Jones East Coast HR
market report!

As 2026 approaches, HR hiring across the East Coast
is evolving rapidly. Financial services, professional
services, and commerce and industry are all facing
unique pressures, from economic shifts and digital
transformation to changing workforce expectations.
In this environment, HR has become a strategic
function, central to business resilience and growth.

At Frazer Jones, we see a market that is competitive
but full of opportunity. Financial services firms are
prioritizing transformation and regulatory agility.
Professional services are focused on culture,
capability, and client delivery. Commerce and
industry sectors are adapting to supply chain
disruption and workforce modernization

For candidates, success means demonstrating
adaptability, commercial awareness, and
cultural fit. For employers, the challenge is to
invest in talent, stay informed, and move quickly
when the right person comes along.

We hope that this guide helps you navigate this environment. Should you wish to discuss it in detail, or for a confidential conversation about recruitment or your career, please do get in touch today.

We invite you to download the complete report by filling in the form below, or for an in-depth discussion on any of the material in the report please contact a member of our team in the US today.

Our latest East Coast jobs

  • Professional services

Recruiter

Role: Recruiter Location: New York, NY Hybrid: 3 days in office Compensation range: $150-225k base salary (depending on experience) plus bonus Benefits: excellent benefits package Our client is a privately funded scientific research firm at the top of their game. They are looking for a Recruiter to join their tight-knit team and support their growing […]
  • Salary USD150000 – USD225000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 19 hours ago

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  • Charity/non-profit/third sector

Talent Acquisition Manager

Representing a mission-driven, community-focused nonprofit organization, we are proud to be leading the search for a Talent Acquisition Manager. This newly created role will lead a small team and partner closely with HR leadership to shape and deliver a high-impact talent strategy. 4 days on site – WFH Fridays $120-130k base salary 2 Direct Reports […]
  • Salary USD120000 – USD130000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago

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Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Legal Recruiting Coordinator We are seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support firm-wide lateral attorney, law school, and staff recruiting efforts. This role involves a variety of administrative responsibilities and requires maintaining positive relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders, and vendors, while ensuring confidentiality in all personnel matters. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Director of Talent […]
  • Salary USD60000 – USD80000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 6 days ago

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  • Financial services

Temporary HR Coordinator/Office Manager, Part-time

Job Title: Temporary HR Coordinator/Office Manager Location: New York, NY 10001 (Flatiron Area) Schedule: Part-Time, Onsite Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; Must be flexible to work more hours if needed Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $30-$45/hour (based on experience) Overview: Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced organization in the financial services space, is seeking a calm, […]
  • Posted Posted 6 days ago

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  • Legal

Temporary Legal Recruitment Manager

Title: Temporary Legal Recruitment Manager Location: Near New York, NY 10007 Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days per week Duration: 2-3 months; may shorten or extend Pay Rate: $50-$60 per hour Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a Temporary Legal Recruitment Manager to lead attorney hiring efforts for its New York office. This role focuses on […]
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Engineering/manufacturing/industrial

HR Director

Representing a global manufacturer of high-reliability components for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications, we are proud to be leading the search for a Director of Human Resources. This newly created role will integrate HR functions across multiple subsidiaries and harmonize policies, systems, and culture. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence […]
  • Salary USD100000 – USD110000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Technology

HR Director

HR Director – Tech Start-Up (On-Site, NJ) $90,000-170,000 5 days on site Startup and/or Technology sector experience strongly preferred. Representing a dynamic startup provider in the technology sector, we are proud to be leading the search for an HR Director. This newly created role will drive strategic HR initiatives across hiring, performance, and employee engagement […]
  • Salary USD90000 – USD170000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • FMCG/consumer goods

Temporary Talent Manager

Job Title: Temporary Talent Manager Location: New Jersey (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Duration: 6-12 months Start Date: ASAP Direct Reports: None Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Talent Manager to support strategic initiatives within their North America Talent Management team. This temporary role will focus on relaunching middle management development programs, […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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  • FMCG/consumer goods

Talent Acquisition Manager, Temporary

Job Title: Temporary Talent Acquisition Manager Location: New Jersey (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Duration: 6-12 months Start Date: ASAP Direct Reports: None Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to support recruitment operations and strategic hiring initiatives during a period of transition. This temporary role will focus on optimizing […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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Learning & Development Coordinator

We’re representing a global financial services provider, leading their search for a Learning & Development Coordinator. This newly created role will support the coordination and delivery of learning programs across a growing international workforce. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence and build processes, to drive performance. As the Learning & Development […]
  • Salary USD80000 – USD100000 per annum + +bonus
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Technology

Networking & Systems Engineer

Job Title: Networking & Systems Engineer Location: New York, NY or Great Neck, NY Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Compensation: Negotiable Summary A dynamic small business is seeking a seasoned Networking & Systems Engineer to join its team. This role involves both client-facing responsibilities and behind-the-scenes technical work. It’s a hands-on opportunity to contribute meaningfully, grow […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Financial services

Recruiting Coordinator

Our client, a global investment manager, is seeking a recruiting coordinator who will support both campus and lateral hiring, providing broad recruitment exposure and experience. The role will report to the Head of TA and provide coordination for interview logistics, campus events, summer programming, onboarding and ATS data management. The firm is seeking 1-2 years […]
  • Salary USD70000 – USD80000 per annum + plus bonus and overtime
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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