Careers · Labor Relations Specialists · Illinois
Labor Relations Specialists in Illinois
Labor relations specialists handle disputes between employees and management by negotiating contracts, resolving grievances, and managing workplace conflicts. They work in corporate human resources departments, government agencies, unions, and law firms In Illinois the median pay is $104,180 a year, 9% above the national median of $95,420.
$104,180median pay in Illinois, per year
$79,380–$116,890middle half earn
3,670employed in Illinois
$95,420U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingNegotiationReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingPersuasionSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Personnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Labor Relations Specialists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Labor Relations Specialists pay in other states
New Jersey · $118,370District of Columbia · $115,600Massachusetts · $111,260California · $105,810Washington · $104,100North Dakota · $101,220Minnesota · $100,760New York · $100,500Virginia · $98,730Delaware · $97,390
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O*NET-SOC 13-1075.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.