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Illinois 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 matches the national median ($130k vs $130k national)

Illinois job market overview (September 2026)

The Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 11,271 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Illinois.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier1,245$135k n=4—
Store Supervisor / Manager913$61k n=41—
Retail Associate567—$25.25/hr n=36
Restaurant Manager / GM437$66k n=3—
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead430——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers853——
Software Developers577$178k n=15—
Managers, All Other517$178k n=29—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers492——
General and Operations Managers382——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time778$148k n=56$25.85/hr n=112
Full-time642$116k n=120$25.85/hr n=23
Contract346$158k n=109$19.75/hr n=3
Temporary77$70k n=15—
Intern75$150k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants3,793$120k n=104$18.40/hr n=8
Retail2,836$178k n=194$25.85/hr n=112
Technology1,693$191k n=272—
Professional Services1,411$120k n=103$45/hr n=23
Manufacturing1,258$109k n=39$19.75/hr n=3

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier1,245
  • Store Supervisor / Manager913
  • Retail Associate567
  • Restaurant Manager / GM437
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead430
  • Engineering306

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers853
  • Software Developers577
  • Managers, All Other517
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers492
  • General and Operations Managers382
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers167

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Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants3,793
  • Retail2,836
  • Technology1,693
  • Professional Services1,411
  • Manufacturing1,258
  • Healthcare1,151

Employment mix

  • Unspecified9,356 · 83%
  • Part-time778 · 7%
  • Full-time642 · 6%
  • Contract346 · 3%
  • Temporary77 · 1%
  • Intern75 · 1%

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