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chicago-il Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($146k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+233 this week — 233 added vs 0 removed)

chicago-il job market overview (May 2026)

The chicago-il job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,201 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and account executive, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 20% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and account executive.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

chicago-il job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in chicago-il.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director206$197k n=45—
Account Executive125$125k n=71—
Retail Associate111——
Engineering64$166k n=6—
Store Supervisor / Manager54——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other289$161k n=64—
Software Developers191$180k n=40—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products71$272k n=25—
Project Management Specialists50$177k n=12—
Fast Food and Counter Workers31——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time202$145k n=78—
Part-time177$200k n=22—
Contract136$130k n=74—
Intern25$149k n=5—
Temporary11——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology712$168k n=303—
Retail392$126k n=17$23.60/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants341$104k n=33$23.60/hr n=3
Healthcare312$149k n=50—
Professional Services272$186k n=83—

Top categories

  • Director206
  • Account Executive125
  • Retail Associate111
  • Engineering64
  • Store Supervisor / Manager54
  • Food Service53

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other289
  • Software Developers191
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products71
  • Project Management Specialists50
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers31
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers26

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology712
  • Retail392
  • Food Service / Restaurants341
  • Healthcare312
  • Professional Services272
  • Financial Services199

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,650 · 75%
  • Full-time202 · 9%
  • Part-time177 · 8%
  • Contract136 · 6%
  • Intern25 · 1%
  • Temporary11 · 0%

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