Human Resources Specialist Salary in Illinois
Based on 33K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$72,350
$34.784/hr
vs National Average
$68,925
+5.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $114K
33K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Specialist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,140 |
| 25th percentile | $57,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,350 |
| 75th percentile | $92,340 |
| 90th percentile | $113,900 |
Historical Salary Trend — Human Resources Specialist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,220 |
| 2023 | $65,990 |
| 2024 | $72,350 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,220 | $63,710 |
| 2023 | $65,990 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $72,350 | $68,925 |