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IL - Chicago Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 10% from the last 14 days)
  • Many roles appear reposted (87% of postings)
  • High share of long-open postings (86% open 30+ days)

IL - Chicago job market overview (May 2026)

The IL - Chicago job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 166 active job postings tracked here, 86% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and director, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

IL - Chicago job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in IL - Chicago.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other6$110k n=3—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1——
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Director2
  • Account Executive1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail154
  • Financial Services8
  • Healthcare3
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified160 · 96%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 1%

Top hiring companies

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