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chicago-il Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($143k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+537 this week — 537 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 5,463 active job postings tracked here, 33% 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
Director332$190k n=85—
Retail Associate267—$25.25/hr n=19
Account Executive198$150k n=103—
Store Supervisor / Manager187$115k n=9—
Crew / Cashier134——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other915$167k n=162—
Software Developers304$178k n=68—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products140$193k n=49—
Customer Service Representatives96$132k n=3—
Project Management Specialists89$164k n=24—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time468$120k n=74$25.85/hr n=43
Contract363$142k n=156—
Full-time335$136k n=154$25.85/hr n=7
Intern84$160k n=11—
Temporary43——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,543$193k n=125$25.85/hr n=56
Technology1,170$176k n=516—
Food Service / Restaurants949$121k n=162$21.18/hr n=6
Professional Services840$174k n=167—
Healthcare802$135k n=86—

Top categories

  • Director332
  • Retail Associate267
  • Account Executive198
  • Store Supervisor / Manager187
  • Crew / Cashier134
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead99

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other915
  • Software Developers304
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products140
  • Customer Service Representatives96
  • Project Management Specialists89
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers86

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,543
  • Technology1,170
  • Food Service / Restaurants949
  • Professional Services840
  • Healthcare802
  • Financial Services648

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,170 · 76%
  • Part-time468 · 9%
  • Contract363 · 7%
  • Full-time335 · 6%
  • Intern84 · 2%
  • Temporary43 · 1%

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