Human resources specialist salary in Chicago, IL

The average salary for a Human Resources Specialist is $65,310 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 91 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 4, 2026.

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Human Resources Specialist salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $37,040 and a high of $115,158 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Human Resources Specialist in Chicago, IL include Springfield, IL at $90,729 per year, Aurora, IL at $77,004 per year, and Palos Hills, IL at $76,148 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Human Resources Specialist in Chicago, IL include CompHealth ($250,000 per year) and THE PLANET GROUP ($225,160 per year).