Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping is $23.84 an hour ($49,590 a year). About 2,920 people work in this job there.

$23.84Median hourly pay

$45,920–$59,050Middle half of workers, yearly

2,920People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($50,610). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($48,310).

Pay range for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.84	$39,190
25% of workers	$22.08	$45,920
Half of workers (median)	$23.84	$49,590
75% of workers	$28.39	$59,050
90% of workers	$32.76	$68,130

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Springfield	$49,940	130
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)	$49,590	2,920
Peoria	$47,010	90
Rockford	$45,060	60
Bloomington	$44,000	110

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: -6.2% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Job	Median yearly pay
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$50,440
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$71,730
Human Resources Specialists	$78,210
Human Resources Managers	$156,770
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$77,770
Administrative Services Managers	$108,940
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$62,920
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$79,990

Other job titles for this job

Human Resources Administrative AssistantPersonnel ClerkBenefits ClerkBenefits TechnicianCivil Service ClerkCivil Service WorkerEmployment AssistantEmployment ClerkHuman Resources AssistantHR AssistantHuman Resources AssociateHuman Resources Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.