Human Resources Managers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Human Resources Managers in Illinois earn a median salary of $119,015 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -15% vs the national median of $140,030. An estimated 12,700 human resources managers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $106,470 to $137,760 depending on location.
$119,015
Avg median salary in Illinois
$137,760
Highest paying metro
$106,470
Lowest paying metro
12,700
Employed in Illinois
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inHuman Resources Managers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $137,760 | $109,410 | $178,030 | 10,990 |
| Bloomington, IL | $129,820 | $103,710 | $168,800 | 140 |
| Peoria, IL | $124,030 | $98,830 | $163,870 | 290 |
| Springfield, IL | $123,470 | $96,220 | $164,570 | 130 |
| Northwest Illinois | $123,100 | $99,950 | $152,870 | 160 |
| East Central Illinois | $119,970 | $97,240 | $137,490 | 160 |
| Kankakee, IL | $116,970 | $100,460 | $135,350 | 60 |
| South Illinois | $113,310 | $87,950 | $141,030 | 120 |
| Rockford, IL | $112,310 | $84,050 | $135,110 | 220 |
| Decatur, IL | $111,770 | $89,320 | $138,990 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $109,200 | $90,200 | $139,000 | 180 |
| Champaign, IL | $106,470 | $101,550 | $137,900 | 190 |