Human Resources Manager Chicago, IL
Human Resources Manager salary in Chicago, IL
Typical pay
$133,600a year
Most Human Resources Managers earn $113k to $177k a year
From 73 current job postings, updated Nov 8, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Human Resources Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $133,600 a year. Most job postings pay $112,500 to $176,900. From 73 current job postings, updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$131k typical, most $105k to $173k
| Chicago, IL | $134k | $113k to $177k | 73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $128k | $103k to $215k | 14 |
| Bloomington, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Champaign, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Davenport, IA | – | – | 1 |
| Kankakee, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Paducah, KY | – | – | 0 |
| Peoria, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Rockford, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Springfield, IL | – | – | 1 |
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 0 job postings
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- Experienced 27 job postings$100k $141k
Typical: $120k
- Senior 18 job postings$128k $189k
Typical: $145k
- Lead or manager 14 job postings$133k $187k
Typical: $158k
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Experienced: most postings pay $100k to $141k a year, typically $120k.
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How much does a Human Resources Manager make in Chicago, IL?
Employers hiring now typically offer $133,600 a year for Human Resources Manager 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 number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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