· Marcus Delgado · Data & Trends
Staffing Industry Benchmarks 2026: The Recruiting Metrics That Actually Matter
Median time-to-fill is 44 days. Cost-per-hire is $5,475. Each recruiter now juggles ~14 reqs. Here are the 2026 staffing benchmarks that decide whether your desk wins — with the sources, and the automation that beats each one.