Human Resources Generalist Illinois
Human Resources Generalist salary in Illinois
Typical pay
$82,500a year
Most Human Resources Generalists earn $66k to $101k a year
From 139 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Human Resources Generalist salary in Illinois is $82,500 a year. Most job postings pay $65,600 to $101,000. From 139 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026.
How much does a Human Resources Generalist make an hour?
A Human Resources Generalist in Illinois typically makes about $39.66 an hour. Most job postings pay $31.56 to $48.56.
How much does a Human Resources Generalist make a year?
A Human Resources Generalist in Illinois typically makes about $82,500 a year. Most job postings pay $65,600 to $101,000.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$83k typical, most $66k to $101k
| Chicago, IL | $88k | $70k to $104k | 116 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 17 job postings$45k $61k
Typical: $54k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 57 job postings$65k $100k
Typical: $78k
- Senior 30 job postings$88k $105k
Typical: $99k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
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Experienced: most postings pay $65k to $100k a year, typically $78k.
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Cost of living in Illinois
About $5,241 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about the same as the US average.
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How much does a Human Resources Generalist make in Illinois?
Employers hiring now typically offer $82,500 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 place's own number when at least 40 postings list pay.
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