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Human Resources Specialists in Illinois earned a median of $76,820 a year ($36.93 an hour) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $75,940; 35,430 were employed there, ranking #17 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $76,820 | $75,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $81,480 | $81,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $36.93 | $36.51 |
| 10th percentile | $48,980 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $60,750 | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $98,580 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $123,940 | $128,720 |
| Employment | 35,430 | 912,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.81 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.99 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.