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HR Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)
$72.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $107,235/year ($8,936/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 14th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 13,520 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $151,370 a year — though pay ranges from $90,820 for newcomers to $267,520 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $90,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $114,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $151,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $196,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $267,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,520 HR Manager jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median HR Manager salary of $151,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $107,235 — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
| Gross (median) | $151,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,063 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,580 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$7,493 |
| Take-home (annual) | $107,235 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,936 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Illinois?
- The median HR Manager salary in Illinois is $151,370 per year ($72.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $114,940 and $196,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $151,370, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $107,235 per year ($8,936 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 13,520 HR Manager jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.