What is the median salary for HR Manager in Chicago?

The median salary for HR Manager in Chicago is USD 84,898 - USD 111,500 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 70,000 - USD 100,000, while in Chicago it is USD 98,226 - USD 117,756.

HR Manager Salary in United States

HR Manager Salary in Chicago

Based on 432 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$98,226 - $117,756

Median salary

$84,898 - $111,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$59K

25th percentile$73K

Median$85K

75th percentile$115K

90th percentile$154K

50% of professionals earn between $73,188 - $115,000 USD

The median salary is $84,898

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

98,226 - 117,756

Median salary

84,898 - 111,500

432 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 100,000

Median salary

70,000 - 100,000

28,618 job openings

Other cities

New York1,159 job openings

Atlanta412 job openings

Los Angeles392 job openings

Dallas334 job openings

Boston334 job openings

Houston283 job openings

Austin211 job openings

San Francisco201 job openings

Seattle180 job openings

Charlotte167 job openings

Denver148 job openings

Washington147 job openings

Phoenix141 job openings

San Diego136 job openings

California132 job openings

Raleigh127 job openings

Fort Worth118 job openings

Florida116 job openings

Miami104 job openings

Las Vegas101 job openings

Columbus97 job openings

Irvine94 job openings

Doral92 job openings

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The average salary for a HR Manager in Chicago, United States is USD 98,226 - USD 117,756 per year in 2026, based on 432 job listings.

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