Human Resources Generalist Chicago, IL
Human Resources Generalist salary in Chicago, IL
Typical pay
$87,500a year
Most Human Resources Generalists earn $68k to $103k a year
From 118 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Human Resources Generalist salary in Chicago, IL is $87,500 a year. Most job postings pay $68,200 to $102,500. From 118 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026.
How much does a Human Resources Generalist make an hour?
A Human Resources Generalist in Chicago, IL typically makes about $42.07 an hour. Most job postings pay $32.80 to $49.28.
How much does a Human Resources Generalist make a year?
A Human Resources Generalist in Chicago, IL typically makes about $87,500 a year. Most job postings pay $68,200 to $102,500.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$80k typical, most $65k to $101k
| Chicago, IL | $88k | $68k to $103k | 118 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | – | – | 0 |
| Champaign, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Davenport, IA | – | – | 4 |
| Decatur, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Kankakee, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Paducah, KY | – | – | 0 |
| Peoria, IL | – | – | 4 |
| Rockford, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Springfield, IL | – | – | 2 |
| St. Louis, MO | – | – | 8 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 13 job postings$51k $62k
Typical: $60k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 48 job postings$68k $100k
Typical: $81k
- Senior 28 job postings$89k $105k
Typical: $99k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
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Experienced: most postings pay $68k to $100k a year, typically $81k.
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Cost of living in Chicago, IL
About $5,578 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 4% above the US average.
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How much does a Human Resources Generalist make in Chicago, IL?
Employers hiring now typically offer $87,500 a year for Human Resources Generalist roles in Chicago, IL. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a place's own number when at least 40 postings list pay.
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