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Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$165,550
- Bloomington$159,790
- Peoria$156,750
- Springfield$147,990
- Decatur$134,340
- Champaign$132,500
- Rockford$131,240
- Kankakee$126,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $165,550 | $156,770 | $121,230 | $116,366 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $159,790 | $144,780 | $107,740 | $112,714 | 94 |
| Peoria | $156,750 | $154,490 | $109,580 | $110,787 | 91 |
| Springfield | $147,990 | $129,310 | $108,150 | $105,233 | 93 |
| Decatur | $134,340 | $128,460 | $97,120 | $96,579 | 88 |
| Champaign | $132,500 | $121,390 | $107,920 | $95,412 | 93 |
| Rockford | $131,240 | $123,090 | $91,930 | $94,613 | 92 |
| Kankakee | $126,200 | $121,560 | $105,930 | $91,418 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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