Human Resources Manager market brief · Chicago, IL
Human Resources Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL
177 human resources manager openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 138 employers, led by Comcast, PayPal, and Prime Healthcare. The middle half of posted salaries runs $61,000–$110,000 a year (median $85,000), from the 79% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 29% of openings. 10% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 177
- Live human resources manager openings currently tracked in the Chicago market.
Companies hiring
- 138
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $85,000
- 79% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Chicago is mid-level-heavy for human resources manager roles: 34% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
177
Hiring employers
138
Salary coverage
79%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
100
75 companies · $72,800 median
Established employers
46
37 companies · $110,750 median
Top of market
18
13 companies · $145,650 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$61,000
P50
$85,000
P75
$110,000
P90
$125,190
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare human resources manager opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 177 live roles tracked in this market.
- 138 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Human Resources Manager in Chicago
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
177 human resources manager openings across 138 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 51 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Comcast is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 138 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 177 matches
Representative openings
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More human resources manager openings in Chicago
- Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition · PayPal
- Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition · PayPal
- Human Resources Coordinator · Omni Hotels & Resorts
- Human Resources Coordinator · McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator/Sourcer (6 Month Contractor) · Hightower
- Talent Acquisition Partner · Caterpillar Inc.
- Manager, Human Resources · American Lung Association
- Talent Acquisition Partner (1099 Contractor) · Milan Laser Hair Removal
- Sr Manager, Human Resources - Commercial Sales · KeHE Distributors Inc
- Human Resources Business Partner · viaPhoton
- HR Manager - USABB · HD Supply
- Human Resources Business Partner · ADP
- HR Manager · RJW Logistics Group
- Manager of Human Resources · United Ground Express
- Human Resources Business Partner - Line Stations · United Ground Express
- HR Partner, Human Resources, NACF · Amazon
Human Resources Manager jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many human resources manager jobs are open in Chicago?
Metaintro tracks 177 live human resources manager openings from 138 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do human resources manager jobs in Chicago pay?
The median posted salary is $85,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $61,000 to $110,000. Based on the 79% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most human resources manager openings in Chicago?
Mid-level roles lead with 51 openings. Experience level is known for 85% of this market's listings.
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Which companies are hiring for human resources manager jobs in Chicago?
Comcast, PayPal, Prime Healthcare, and Skadden, Arps...LLP have the most open human resources manager roles here right now, out of 138 hiring employers.
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