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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($150k vs $140k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+852 this week — 1015 added vs 163 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

chicago-il job market overview (May 2026)

The chicago-il job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 5,663 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

chicago-il job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in chicago-il.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director349$200k n=52—
Retail Associate263—$25.25/hr n=18
Account Executive224$165k n=100—
Store Supervisor / Manager176$115k n=10—
Crew / Cashier130——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other788$160k n=115—
Software Developers279$190k n=64—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products125$193k n=42—
Customer Service Representatives90$132k n=3—
Project Management Specialists80$168k n=25—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time466$100k n=66$25.85/hr n=40
Contract331$150k n=131—
Full-time277$134k n=112$25.85/hr n=7
Intern84$154k n=10—
Temporary50$160k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,575$193k n=137$25.85/hr n=51
Technology1,282$181k n=478—
Food Service / Restaurants931$121k n=70$21.81/hr n=3
Professional Services843$150k n=124—
Healthcare810$122k n=53—

Top categories

  • Director349
  • Retail Associate263
  • Account Executive224
  • Store Supervisor / Manager176
  • Crew / Cashier130
  • Pharmacy110

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other788
  • Software Developers279
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products125
  • Customer Service Representatives90
  • Project Management Specialists80
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers80

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,575
  • Technology1,282
  • Food Service / Restaurants931
  • Professional Services843
  • Healthcare810
  • Financial Services657

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,455 · 79%
  • Part-time466 · 8%
  • Contract331 · 6%
  • Full-time277 · 5%
  • Intern84 · 1%
  • Temporary50 · 1%

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