Human Resources Generalist Illinois
Human Resources Generalist salary in Illinois
Typical pay
$87,500a year
Most Human Resources Generalists earn $72k to $100k a year
From 125 current job postings, updated Nov 9, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Human Resources Generalist salary in Illinois is $87,500 a year. Most job postings pay $71,800 to $100,000. From 125 current job postings, updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$88k typical, most $72k to $100k
| St. Louis, MO | $91k | $74k to $116k | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $90k | $73k to $105k | 105 |
| Bloomington, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | – | – | 0 |
| Champaign, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Davenport, IA | – | – | 2 |
| Decatur, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Kankakee, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Paducah, KY | – | – | 0 |
| Peoria, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Rockford, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Springfield, IL | – | – | 2 |
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 15 job postings$44k $61k
Typical: $53k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 56 job postings$73k $102k
Typical: $90k
- Senior 22 job postings$88k $105k
Typical: $98k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
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Experienced: most postings pay $73k to $102k a year, typically $90k.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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How much does a Human Resources Generalist make in Illinois?
Employers hiring now typically offer $87,500 a year for Human Resources Generalist roles in Illinois. 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 number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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