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Chicago, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($165k vs $130k national)

Chicago, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Chicago, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 27 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and account executive, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 33% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and account executive.

Chicago, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chicago, NY.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7$190k n=7
Full-time4$207k n=3
Contract3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology19$128k n=15
Financial Services19$165k n=16
Professional Services12$199k n=10
Food Service / Restaurants3$99k n=3

Top categories

  • Director3
  • Account Executive2
  • VP2
  • Full-stack1
  • Embedded1
  • Finance1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1
  • Human Resources Specialists1
  • Software Developers1
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology19
  • Financial Services19
  • Professional Services12
  • Food Service / Restaurants3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified13 · 48%
  • Part-time7 · 26%
  • Full-time4 · 15%
  • Contract3 · 11%

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