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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($145k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+690 this week — 690 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (26% 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 5,517 active job postings tracked here, 31% 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
Director339$190k n=90—
Retail Associate270—$25.25/hr n=19
Account Executive211$152k n=106—
Store Supervisor / Manager187$115k n=9—
Crew / Cashier134——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other871$160k n=144—
Software Developers294$180k n=65—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products136$193k n=46—
Customer Service Representatives93$132k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers86——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time471$120k n=74$25.85/hr n=43
Contract379$144k n=166—
Full-time337$136k n=156$25.85/hr n=7
Intern85$160k n=11—
Temporary53$79k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,555$193k n=133$25.85/hr n=55
Technology1,209$176k n=531—
Food Service / Restaurants949$121k n=162$21.18/hr n=6
Professional Services875$164k n=181—
Healthcare802$135k n=86—

Top categories

  • Director339
  • Retail Associate270
  • Account Executive211
  • Store Supervisor / Manager187
  • Crew / Cashier134
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead99

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other871
  • Software Developers294
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products136
  • Customer Service Representatives93
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers86
  • Project Management Specialists85

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,555
  • Technology1,209
  • Food Service / Restaurants949
  • Professional Services875
  • Healthcare802
  • Financial Services649

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,192 · 76%
  • Part-time471 · 9%
  • Contract379 · 7%
  • Full-time337 · 6%
  • Intern85 · 2%
  • Temporary53 · 1%

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