In Illinois, most hr service projects cost between $100 and $300 per hour, with a typical price near $175. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical hr service cost
$100 – $300
per hour · typical $175
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Hr service cost breakdown
- HR audit$1,500 – $5,000typical $2,500
- Employee handbook$500 – $2,500typical $1,200
- Compliance training$250 – $1,000typical $500
At a glance
- Typical range$100 – $300
- Unitper hour
- Cities covered50
What HR Consulting costs
Hourly fee for HR consultants who handle policy creation, compliance, employee handbooks, or training. Rates depend on expertise and project scope. Many offer flat-fee packages for small businesses.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
What's the typical HR consulting rate?
Hourly rates are $100–$300, but many projects are quoted flat. An HR audit might be $1,500–$5,000; a handbook $500–$2,500.
What affects HR consulting fees?
Company size, number of employees, compliance risks, and the consultant's certifications. Specialized legal or benefits expertise costs more.
How to save on HR consulting?
Use a flat-fee package, combine services, provide documentation upfront, or hire a generalist for routine tasks instead of a specialist.