May 2025 OEWS estimate
Human Resources Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $78,210, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$78,210
Mean annual salary
$83,190
Employment estimate
26,470
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,210 |
| Mean annual salary | $83,190 |
| 10th percentile | $49,580 |
| 25th percentile | $61,470 |
| 50th percentile | $78,210 |
| 75th percentile | $100,550 |
| 90th percentile | $125,220 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $78,210
- U.S. median
- $75,940
- Difference
- 3.0%
What the data shows
- Human Resources Specialists in Chicago, IL earn 3.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $61,470–$100,550.
- BLS estimates employment at 26,470 workers in this metro area.