Human Resources Specialists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Human Resources Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $65,857 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.7% vs the national median of $72,910. An estimated 29,370 human resources specialists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $61,040 to $75,610 depending on location.
$65,857
Avg median salary in Illinois
$75,610
Highest paying metro
$61,040
Lowest paying metro
29,370
Employed in Illinois
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Human Resources Specialists
inHuman Resources Specialists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $75,610 | $59,550 | $94,860 | 24,080 |
| Springfield, IL | $72,100 | $59,990 | $88,240 | 900 |
| Peoria, IL | $71,150 | $56,760 | $85,710 | 730 |
| Bloomington, IL | $69,550 | $58,250 | $98,310 | 450 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,440 | $55,330 | $81,060 | 500 |
| Northwest Illinois | $64,190 | $52,990 | $81,610 | 380 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,830 | $51,710 | $78,980 | 590 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,820 | $51,080 | $85,960 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois | $62,780 | $51,990 | $78,210 | 480 |
| South Illinois | $61,550 | $49,060 | $76,580 | 460 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,220 | $50,560 | $74,220 | 170 |
| West Central Illinois | $61,040 | $49,910 | $76,070 | 490 |