HR Director salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$132,540
$29,246
Additional Cash Compensation
$161,786
Total Compensation
Median: 127,500
Min: $100K
Max: $185K
How Much Does a HR Director Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a HR Director in Chicago is $132,540. The average additional cash compensation for a HR Director in Chicago is $29,246. The average total compensation for a HR Director in Chicago is $161,786. HR Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous HR Director employees in Chicago.
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Salary Insights
HR Director Salary by gender
The average HR Director salary for women is $130,747 and the average HR Director salary for men is $142,236.
HR Director Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a HR Director with 7+ years of experience is $133,777.
HR Director Salary ranges
The most common HR Director salary in Chicago is between $130k - $140k.
Average HR + Recruiting salaries in Chicago
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| HR Coordinator | $63,500 | Min: $52K Max: $100K |
| HR Specialist | $75,138 | Min: $60K Max: $121K |
| Recruiter | $76,496 | Min: $60K Max: $130K |
| Technical Recruiter | $92,359 | Min: $65K Max: $130K |
| Senior Recruiter | $97,066 | Min: $65K Max: $138K |
| HR Manager | $99,392 | Min: $80K Max: $138K |
| HR Director | $132,540 | Min: $100K Max: $185K |
| Vice President of People | $170,514 | Min: $140K Max: $200K |
| Vice President of Human Resources | $173,443 | Min: $135K Max: $230K |
| Vice President of Talent Acquisition | $180,000 | Min: $85K Max: $350K |
| Chief People Officer | $217,875 | Min: $175K Max: $335K |
Career Info
HR Director jobs in Chicago
Skills that affect HR Director salaries in Chicago
1
Employee Development & Training
14% have this skill
2
Onboarding
13% have this skill
3
Talent Strategy
13% have this skill
4
Policy and Process Development
13% have this skill
5
HR Operations
13% have this skill
6
Compensation & Benefits
12% have this skill
Average HR Director Salary by Company Size
People with the job title HR Director make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $141,375 on average.
Recent HR Director salaries in Chicago
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $115,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Director, Organizational Development reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$123,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $123,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
$153,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Director Human Resources reported a yearly salary of $153,000 with +$30,600 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
5-10 Reports
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $135,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$30,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
5-10 Reports
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $165,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $110,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A HR Director reported a yearly salary of $180,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports