HR Operations Specialist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

HR Operations Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an HR Operations Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HR Operations Specialist in Chicago, IL is $51,086. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,207 to $57,243, with most professionals earning between $41,765 and $62,849.

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10th Percentile HR Operations Specialist Salary $41,765 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HR Operations Specialist Salary $46,207 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HR Operations Specialist Salary $51,086 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HR Operations Specialist Salary $57,243 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HR Operations Specialist Salary $62,849 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $46,207 10% $41,765 90% $62,849 75% $57,243 $51,086 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Human Resources Assistant I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    HR Operations Specialist

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Human Resources Assistant III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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57243
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of HR Operations Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for HR Operations Specialist ranges from $46,207 to $57,243 with the average base salary of $51,086. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,207 to $57,243 with the average total cash compensation of $51,086.

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