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Human resources assistant salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Human Resources Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$21.97
same
as national average
Average $21.97
Low $16.20
High $32.18

The average salary for a human resources assistant is $21.97 per hour in Chicago, IL. 37 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Human Resources Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL

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HR Assistant
Restore Hyper Wellness2.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$20 - $25 an hour
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Assistant in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MICROSEISMIC
 
$110,271per year
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Spencer Stuart
 
$70,000per year
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Trivium Packaging
 
$68,500per year
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Staff Management | SMX
 
$67,600per year
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Development Homes, Inc.
 
$67,548per year
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F.H. Paschen
 
$67,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Assistants near Chicago, IL

  1. Champaign, IL
    $26.48 per hour
  2. Joliet, IL
    $23.15 per hour
  3. Rockford, IL
    $22.70 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $21.97 per hour
  5. Naperville, IL
    $21.78 per hour

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