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

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  • Pay matches the national median ($142k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+397 this week — 397 added vs 0 removed)
  • 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 3,368 active job postings tracked here, 32% 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 / Manager136$115k n=10—
Director130$185k n=43—
Pharmacy99——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead96——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other586$159k n=80—
Software Developers104$178k n=25—
Customer Service Representatives78$132k n=3—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products65$193k n=21—
Management Analysts59$101k n=16—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time323$89k n=56$25.85/hr n=49
Contract257$159k n=94—
Full-time140$131k n=79$25.85/hr n=8
Intern60$160k n=7—
Temporary44$79k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,217$193k n=119$25.85/hr n=59
Food Service / Restaurants625$127k n=129$17.40/hr n=3
Professional Services571$150k n=99—
Healthcare501$98k n=36—
Technology477$193k n=231—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate168
  • Store Supervisor / Manager136
  • Director130
  • Pharmacy99
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead96
  • Crew / Cashier95

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other586
  • Software Developers104
  • Customer Service Representatives78
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products65
  • Management Analysts59
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers59

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,217
  • Food Service / Restaurants625
  • Professional Services571
  • Healthcare501
  • Technology477
  • Financial Services457

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,544 · 76%
  • Part-time323 · 10%
  • Contract257 · 8%
  • Full-time140 · 4%
  • Intern60 · 2%
  • Temporary44 · 1%

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