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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($150k vs $136k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+986 this week — 1020 added vs 34 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 5,565 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
Director343$190k n=83—
Retail Associate261—$25.25/hr n=20
Account Executive217$152k n=108—
Store Supervisor / Manager186$115k n=10—
Crew / Cashier135——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other781$165k n=112—
Software Developers278$181k n=57—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products124$193k n=40—
Customer Service Representatives90$132k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers81——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time453$101k n=68$25.85/hr n=41
Contract369$148k n=166$19.25/hr n=3
Full-time313$140k n=137$25.85/hr n=7
Intern90$149k n=17—
Temporary55$79k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,568$193k n=134$25.85/hr n=56
Technology1,193$178k n=497—
Food Service / Restaurants978$121k n=141$18.08/hr n=6
Professional Services844$150k n=163—
Healthcare805$135k n=82—

Top categories

  • Director343
  • Retail Associate261
  • Account Executive217
  • Store Supervisor / Manager186
  • Crew / Cashier135
  • Pharmacy109

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other781
  • Software Developers278
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products124
  • Customer Service Representatives90
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers81
  • Project Management Specialists80

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,568
  • Technology1,193
  • Food Service / Restaurants978
  • Professional Services844
  • Healthcare805
  • Financial Services644

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,285 · 77%
  • Part-time453 · 8%
  • Contract369 · 7%
  • Full-time313 · 6%
  • Intern90 · 2%
  • Temporary55 · 1%

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