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Chicago 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)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)

Chicago job market overview (June 2026)

The Chicago job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 59 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and beauty advisor / stylist, with consumer goods 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 — 22% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and beauty advisor / stylist.

Chicago job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chicago.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Account Executive3$292k n=3
Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
Product Manager2
Director2
Data Engineering1

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract7$253k n=4
Part-time7
Full-time1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods29$110k n=19
Technology15$292k n=5
Retail13$111k n=4
Financial Services10$110k n=3
Healthcare2

Top categories

  • Account Executive3
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Product Manager2
  • Director2
  • Data Engineering1
  • SEO1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Software Developers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods29
  • Technology15
  • Retail13
  • Financial Services10
  • Healthcare2
  • Energy2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified44 · 75%
  • Contract7 · 12%
  • Part-time7 · 12%
  • Full-time1 · 2%

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