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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($150k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1068 this week — 1139 added vs 71 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

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 5,757 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and retail associate.
  • 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
Director352$190k n=59—
Retail Associate261—$25.25/hr n=20
Account Executive224$161k n=102—
Store Supervisor / Manager184$115k n=10—
Crew / Cashier133——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other794$160k n=122—
Software Developers282$189k n=62—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products126$193k n=41—
Customer Service Representatives93$132k n=3—
Project Management Specialists80$172k n=24—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time465$113k n=76$25.85/hr n=41
Contract356$150k n=151$19.25/hr n=3
Full-time295$143k n=119$25.85/hr n=7
Intern90$154k n=16—
Temporary49$160k n=5—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,576$193k n=136$25.85/hr n=56
Technology1,319$180k n=524—
Food Service / Restaurants978$121k n=100$18.08/hr n=6
Professional Services864$160k n=139—
Healthcare808$122k n=54—

Top categories

  • Director352
  • Retail Associate261
  • Account Executive224
  • Store Supervisor / Manager184
  • Crew / Cashier133
  • Pharmacy109

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other794
  • Software Developers282
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products126
  • Customer Service Representatives93
  • Project Management Specialists80
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers80

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,576
  • Technology1,319
  • Food Service / Restaurants978
  • Professional Services864
  • Healthcare808
  • Financial Services688

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,502 · 78%
  • Part-time465 · 8%
  • Contract356 · 6%
  • Full-time295 · 5%
  • Intern90 · 2%
  • Temporary49 · 1%

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