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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($147k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+791 this week — 791 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 5,527 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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
Director335$190k n=86—
Retail Associate270—$25.25/hr n=19
Account Executive216$150k n=109—
Store Supervisor / Manager186$115k n=9—
Crew / Cashier134——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other838$160k n=116—
Software Developers281$178k n=59—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products127$193k n=44—
Customer Service Representatives90$132k n=3—
Project Management Specialists82$172k n=22—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time463$101k n=66$25.85/hr n=43
Contract380$143k n=169—
Full-time332$133k n=153$25.85/hr n=7
Intern84$154k n=12—
Temporary53$79k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,557$193k n=133$25.85/hr n=55
Technology1,190$178k n=501—
Food Service / Restaurants945$121k n=158$21.18/hr n=6
Professional Services852$150k n=163—
Healthcare802$135k n=86—

Top categories

  • Director335
  • Retail Associate270
  • Account Executive216
  • Store Supervisor / Manager186
  • Crew / Cashier134
  • Pharmacy107

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other838
  • Software Developers281
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products127
  • Customer Service Representatives90
  • Project Management Specialists82
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers81

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,557
  • Technology1,190
  • Food Service / Restaurants945
  • Professional Services852
  • Healthcare802
  • Financial Services638

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,215 · 76%
  • Part-time463 · 8%
  • Contract380 · 7%
  • Full-time332 · 6%
  • Intern84 · 2%
  • Temporary53 · 1%

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