Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,310 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 60
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $55,190
    90th
    $57,680

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,430
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Northwest Illinois is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Northwest Illinois is 0.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.