How much does a human resources specialist make in Illinois?
$76,820a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Illinois. That is $36.93 an hour or $6,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.93
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,980Median: $76,820Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| 25th | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| Median | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 75th | $98,580 | $47.39 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.59 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $79,670 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $78,210 |
| Bloomington, IL | $74,210 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,020 |
| St. Louis, MO | $71,670 |
| Champaign, IL | $67,360 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,490 |
| Paducah, KY | $64,500 |
| Kankakee, IL | $63,720 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 14. Delaware | $77,700 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $77,560 |
| 16. Alaska | $76,990 |
| 17. Illinois | $76,820 |
| 18. North Dakota | $75,630 |
| 19. Hawaii | $73,750 |
| 20. North Carolina | $73,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.93 ($76,820 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,820 against $75,940 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for human resources specialist pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays human resources specialists the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $79,670 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.