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Deerfield, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($156k vs $129k national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (2% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+51 this week — 51 added vs 0 removed)

Deerfield, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Deerfield, Illinois job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 257 active job postings tracked here, 2% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and finance, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in director and finance.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Deerfield, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Deerfield, Illinois.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail234
Healthcare233
Food Service / Restaurants13
Manufacturing8$157k n=4
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Director29
  • Finance11
  • Accounting10
  • Legal10
  • Data Analyst9
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other38
  • Management Analysts20
  • Lawyers7
  • Software Developers3
  • Financial Managers3
  • Project Management Specialists3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail234
  • Healthcare233
  • Food Service / Restaurants13
  • Manufacturing8
  • Financial Services2
  • Consumer Goods2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified242 · 94%
  • Part-time5 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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