Human Resources Assistants Salary in Illinois
Also called: Human Resources Assistants
Human Resources Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $48,310 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($50,610)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180; the top 10% earn over $66,330. Nationally the range is $37,340 to $68,280.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Human Resources Specialists$76,820 median in Illinois
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,310 median in Illinois
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,390 median in Illinois
- Correspondence Clerks$46,280 median in Illinois
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43,200 median in Illinois
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61,840 median in Illinois
Human Resources Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do human resources assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $48,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $66,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for human resources assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $50,610). Living costs are not included.