Human Resources Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for human resources managers is $72.78 an hour ($151,370 a year). About 13,520 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($149,280). Illinois ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.67 | $90,820 |
| 25% of workers | $55.26 | $114,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.78 | $151,370 |
| 75% of workers | $94.54 | $196,630 |
| 90% of workers | $128.61 | $267,520 |
Human Resources Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $156,770 | 10,810 |
| Peoria | $154,490 | 310 |
| Bloomington | $144,780 | 170 |
| Springfield | $129,310 | 140 |
| Decatur | $128,460 | 50 |
| Rockford | $123,090 | 200 |
| Kankakee | $121,560 | 60 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $121,390 | 210 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $165,880 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,730 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $106,860 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,270 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $120,250 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,980 |
| Purchasing Managers | $153,370 |
| Training and Development Managers | $130,610 |
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