Human Resources Managers Salary in Illinois
Human Resources Managers in Illinois earn a median of $151,370 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $151,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($149,280)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,520
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $90,820; the top 10% earn over $267,520. Nationally the range is $88,200 to $267,810.
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- Social and Community Service Managers$78,380 median in Illinois
- Medical and Health Services Managers$117,850 median in Illinois
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,300 median in Illinois
Human Resources Managers pay in Illinois
How much do human resources managers make in Illinois?
The median is $151,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $90,820 and the top 10% earn over $267,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for human resources managers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $149,280). Living costs are not included.