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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($152k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+721 this week — 1072 added vs 351 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 5,800 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and account executive, 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 account executive.
  • 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
Director360$216k n=52—
Account Executive232$160k n=103—
Retail Associate232—$25.25/hr n=19
Store Supervisor / Manager184$115k n=9—
Crew / Cashier135——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other782$173k n=117—
Software Developers278$190k n=59—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products123$193k n=40—
Customer Service Representatives92$132k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers80——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time431$105k n=75$25.85/hr n=44
Contract325$150k n=129—
Full-time291$138k n=128$25.85/hr n=7
Intern86$135k n=6—
Temporary51$160k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,563$193k n=138$25.85/hr n=55
Technology1,331$180k n=515—
Food Service / Restaurants989$114k n=64$19.80/hr n=6
Professional Services875$160k n=137—
Healthcare863$122k n=60—

Top categories

  • Director360
  • Account Executive232
  • Retail Associate232
  • Store Supervisor / Manager184
  • Crew / Cashier135
  • Pharmacy121

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other782
  • Software Developers278
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products123
  • Customer Service Representatives92
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers80
  • Project Management Specialists78

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,563
  • Technology1,331
  • Food Service / Restaurants989
  • Professional Services875
  • Healthcare863
  • Financial Services677

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,616 · 80%
  • Part-time431 · 7%
  • Contract325 · 6%
  • Full-time291 · 5%
  • Intern86 · 1%
  • Temporary51 · 1%

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