Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $47,360 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $31,980
90th percentile $59,010
Employed locally 40
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,980
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $47,360
    75th
    $53,470
    90th
    $59,010

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 73% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,350
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    District of Columbia $60,960
    Boulder, CO $60,230

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,310
    Hinesville, GA $53,200
    Bloomington, IL $52,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $52,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,810

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Champaign, IL is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salaries?

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Champaign, IL is 4.2% below the national median of $49,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Champaign?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $31,980 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.