Human Resources Specialists Salary in Illinois
Human Resources Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $76,820 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,430
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,980; the top 10% earn over $123,940. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Human Resources Managers$151,370 median in Illinois
- Labor Relations Specialists$104,180 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,310 median in Illinois
- Compliance Managers$140,240 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,300 median in Illinois
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,390 median in Illinois
Human Resources Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do human resources specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $76,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,980 and the top 10% earn over $123,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.