How much does a human resources manager make in Illinois?
$151,400a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Illinois. That is $72.77 an hour or $12,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.77
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,820Median: $151,400Highest 10%: $267,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,820 | $43.66 | |
| 25th | $114,900 | $55.26 | |
| Median | $151,400 | $72.77 | |
| 75th | $196,600 | $94.53 | |
| 90th | $267,500 | $128.62 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $156,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $154,500 |
| Bloomington, IL | $144,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $142,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $133,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $129,300 |
| Decatur, IL | $128,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $128,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $123,100 |
| Kankakee, IL | $121,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $121,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 11. Delaware | $153,900 |
| 12. Minnesota | $153,800 |
| 13. Maryland | $152,800 |
| 14. Illinois | $151,400 |
| 15. Georgia | $150,700 |
| 16. North Carolina | $143,000 |
| 17. Oregon | $140,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $72.77 ($151,400 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $151,400 against $149,300 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for human resources manager pay?
Illinois ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays human resources managers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $156,800 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.