How much does a human resources assistant make in Illinois?
$48,310a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Illinois. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,180Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $66,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| Median | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| 90th | $66,330 | $31.89 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $50,330 |
| Springfield, IL | $49,940 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,590 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,960 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,060 |
| Bloomington, IL | $44,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 28. Wisconsin | $48,690 |
| 29. Iowa | $48,490 |
| 30. Florida | $48,330 |
| 31. Illinois | $48,310 |
| 32. Ohio | $48,310 |
| 33. Michigan | $48,250 |
| 34. North Carolina | $48,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $48,310 against $50,610 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for human resources assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays human resources assistants the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $50,330 a year.
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.