What is the median salary for HR Manager in Chicago?

The median salary for HR Manager in Chicago is USD 135,000 - USD 145,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for HR Manager in United States is USD 68,072 - USD 90,160, while in Chicago it is USD 120,112 - USD 149,915.

HR Manager salary in United States

HR Manager salary in Chicago

Based on 21 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$120,112 - $149,915

Median salary

$135,000 - $145,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$88K

25th percentile$100K

Median$135K

75th percentile$139K

90th percentile$140K

50% of professionals earn between $100,421 - $138,750 USD

The median salary is $135,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

120,112 - 149,915

Median salary

135,000 - 145,000

21 job openings

United States

Average salary

68,072 - 90,160

Median salary

75,000 - 90,000

2,392 job openings

Other cities

Virginia Beach58 job openings

Richmond54 job openings

New York52 job openings

Chesapeake38 job openings

Norfolk34 job openings

Atlanta31 job openings

Hampton21 job openings

Woodbridge21 job openings

Miami18 job openings

Newport News17 job openings

Stafford17 job openings

Charlotte13 job openings

Boston12 job openings

Houston12 job openings

Seattle12 job openings

Dallas11 job openings

Manassas11 job openings

Plano11 job openings

Dale City10 job openings

Denver9 job openings

Los Angeles9 job openings

Mclean9 job openings

Austin8 job openings

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The average salary for a HR Manager in Chicago, United States is USD 120,112 - USD 149,915 per year in 2026, based on 21 job listings.

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