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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 (+758 this week — 774 added vs 16 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (29% 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 4,070 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • 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
Director177$190k n=35—
Store Supervisor / Manager174$115k n=9—
Retail Associate167—$25.25/hr n=20
Crew / Cashier116——
Account Executive115$183k n=61—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other590$150k n=83—
Software Developers117$178k n=29—
Customer Service Representatives80$132k n=3—
Management Analysts74$101k n=15—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products69$193k n=22—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time321$100k n=68$25.85/hr n=41
Contract281$150k n=117$19.25/hr n=3
Full-time196$134k n=108$25.85/hr n=7
Intern68$160k n=11—
Temporary47$79k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,476$193k n=120$25.85/hr n=55
Food Service / Restaurants836$122k n=78$17.90/hr n=5
Healthcare742$98k n=36—
Professional Services648$150k n=144—
Technology615$178k n=303—

Top categories

  • Director177
  • Store Supervisor / Manager174
  • Retail Associate167
  • Crew / Cashier116
  • Account Executive115
  • Pharmacy111

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other590
  • Software Developers117
  • Customer Service Representatives80
  • Management Analysts74
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products69
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers69

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,476
  • Food Service / Restaurants836
  • Healthcare742
  • Professional Services648
  • Technology615
  • Financial Services533

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,157 · 78%
  • Part-time321 · 8%
  • Contract281 · 7%
  • Full-time196 · 5%
  • Intern68 · 2%
  • Temporary47 · 1%

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