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> it is in the recruiter's interest to get you as much money as possible so you might get a better offer via them than you would if you went direct.

Unlikely. Its way better for the recruiter to focus on the quantity of hires rather than trying to increase the salaries of a smaller number of them. It takes way more work and makes them less money to help increase your salary by 20% than just finding another role and hire.




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