What is the median salary for HR Generalist in Chicago?

The median salary for HR Generalist in Chicago is USD 88,750 - USD 114,000 per year.

How does the HR Generalist salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for HR Generalist in United States is USD 68,000 - USD 79,330, while in Chicago it is USD 88,750 - USD 114,000.

HR Generalist Salary in United States

HR Generalist Salary in Chicago

Based on 118 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$88,750 - $114,000

Median salary

$88,750 - $114,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$65K

Median$89K

75th percentile$113K

90th percentile$113K

50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $112,500 USD

The median salary is $88,750

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

88,750 - 114,000

Median salary

88,750 - 114,000

118 job openings

United States

Average salary

68,000 - 79,330

Median salary

68,000 - 79,330

28,237 job openings

Other cities

Madison2,068 job openings

New York545 job openings

Houston331 job openings

Dallas267 job openings

Atlanta232 job openings

Los Angeles201 job openings

Phoenix170 job openings

Washington147 job openings

Boston126 job openings

Austin117 job openings

San Antonio105 job openings

Charlotte104 job openings

San Francisco99 job openings

Tampa94 job openings

Denver91 job openings

Baltimore87 job openings

Cleveland83 job openings

Indianapolis69 job openings

Miami68 job openings

Portland66 job openings

Columbus62 job openings

Orlando62 job openings

Richmond61 job openings

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The average salary for a HR Generalist in Chicago, United States is USD 88,750 - USD 114,000 per year in 2026, based on 118 job listings.

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