Salary Data

HR Manager Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$84,525

Median$106,260

P75 (High)$130,410

+2.2% YoY for HR Manager+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$72,450

$57,960$86,940

Mid Level3-6 years

$106,260

$84,525$130,410

Senior Level7+ years

$156,975

$126,788$193,200

The median HR Manager in Chicago earns $106,260 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $57,960 (entry-level, P25) to $193,200 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
HR Manager compensation is trending up at 2.2% year-over-year.

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