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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($140k vs $129k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (30% appear duplicated)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 3,340 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate168—$25.25/hr n=22
Store Supervisor / Manager137$115k n=10—
Director128$185k n=43—
Pharmacy99——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead96——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other629$175k n=98—
Software Developers114$178k n=28—
Customer Service Representatives80$132k n=3—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products69$193k n=24—
Management Analysts61$101k n=16—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time319$89k n=56$25.85/hr n=49
Contract253$150k n=91—
Full-time138$131k n=77$25.85/hr n=8
Intern59$162k n=6—
Temporary42$75k n=8—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,205$193k n=109$25.85/hr n=60
Food Service / Restaurants625$127k n=129$17.40/hr n=3
Professional Services571$150k n=99—
Healthcare501$98k n=36—
Technology460$190k n=215—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate168
  • Store Supervisor / Manager137
  • Director128
  • Pharmacy99
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead96
  • Crew / Cashier95

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other629
  • Software Developers114
  • Customer Service Representatives80
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products69
  • Management Analysts61
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers59

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,205
  • Food Service / Restaurants625
  • Professional Services571
  • Healthcare501
  • Technology460
  • Financial Services455

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,529 · 76%
  • Part-time319 · 10%
  • Contract253 · 8%
  • Full-time138 · 4%
  • Intern59 · 2%
  • Temporary42 · 1%

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