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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($156k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+701 this week — 1034 added vs 333 removed)

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 5,653 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
Director353$214k n=48—
Retail Associate232—$25.25/hr n=19
Account Executive227$162k n=99—
Store Supervisor / Manager185$115k n=9—
Crew / Cashier135——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other769$173k n=109—
Software Developers275$190k n=57—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products121$193k n=39—
Customer Service Representatives89$132k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers80——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time413$98k n=64$25.85/hr n=44
Contract313$143k n=121—
Full-time277$132k n=119$25.85/hr n=7
Intern84$135k n=6—
Temporary51$160k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,553$193k n=136$25.85/hr n=55
Technology1,268$181k n=481—
Food Service / Restaurants982$125k n=57$19.80/hr n=6
Healthcare854$118k n=57—
Professional Services848$150k n=117—

Top categories

  • Director353
  • Retail Associate232
  • Account Executive227
  • Store Supervisor / Manager185
  • Crew / Cashier135
  • Pharmacy121

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other769
  • Software Developers275
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products121
  • Customer Service Representatives89
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers80
  • Project Management Specialists78

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,553
  • Technology1,268
  • Food Service / Restaurants982
  • Healthcare854
  • Professional Services848
  • Financial Services630

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,515 · 80%
  • Part-time413 · 7%
  • Contract313 · 6%
  • Full-time277 · 5%
  • Intern84 · 1%
  • Temporary51 · 1%

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