Human Resources Specialists Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $61,220 -16% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $95,050
Employed locally 170
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $50,560
    50th (median)
    $61,220
    75th
    $74,220
    90th
    $95,050

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,630
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $79,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Charlottesville, VA $77,340

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $63,910
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,670
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,940
    Training and Development Specialists $58,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,820
    Project Management Specialists $91,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Kankakee, IL is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.90 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Kankakee, IL is 16% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,560.