Human Resources Managers Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $123,100 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.18
10th percentile $79,910
90th percentile $199,450
Employed locally 160
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,910
    25th
    $99,950
    50th (median)
    $123,100
    75th
    $152,870
    90th
    $199,450

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Northwest Illinois is $59.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.63 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Northwest Illinois is 12.1% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,910 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,950.