Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Illinois
Labor Relations Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $104,180 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($95,420)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,670
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,150; the top 10% earn over $144,200. Nationally the range is $50,490 to $156,180.
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Labor Relations Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do labor relations specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $104,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,150 and the top 10% earn over $144,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for labor relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $95,420). Living costs are not included.