How much does a human resources assistant make in Chicago?
$49,590a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 2,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $49,590Highest 10%: $68,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 25th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 90th | $68,130 | $32.75 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Davenport, IA | $50,330 |
| Springfield, IL | $49,940 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,960 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,060 |
| Bloomington, IL | $44,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.84 ($49,590 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $49,590 against $50,610 nationally, 2% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,310, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for human resources assistant pay?
130 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,130 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.