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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($150k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+715 this week — 1161 added vs 446 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 5,781 active job postings tracked here, 27% 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
Director356$216k n=51—
Retail Associate232—$25.25/hr n=19
Account Executive230$160k n=100—
Store Supervisor / Manager184$115k n=9—
Crew / Cashier135——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other760$161k n=110—
Software Developers275$181k n=55—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products118$193k n=37—
Customer Service Representatives87$132k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers80——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time427$100k n=68$25.85/hr n=44
Contract321$145k n=129—
Full-time286$134k n=126$25.85/hr n=7
Intern90$149k n=5—
Temporary52$121k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,562$193k n=135$25.85/hr n=55
Technology1,324$180k n=489—
Food Service / Restaurants985$121k n=60$19.80/hr n=6
Healthcare863$122k n=61—
Professional Services855$150k n=122—

Top categories

  • Director356
  • Retail Associate232
  • Account Executive230
  • Store Supervisor / Manager184
  • Crew / Cashier135
  • Pharmacy121

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other760
  • Software Developers275
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products118
  • Customer Service Representatives87
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers80
  • Project Management Specialists76

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,562
  • Technology1,324
  • Food Service / Restaurants985
  • Healthcare863
  • Professional Services855
  • Financial Services644

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,605 · 80%
  • Part-time427 · 7%
  • Contract321 · 6%
  • Full-time286 · 5%
  • Intern90 · 2%
  • Temporary52 · 1%

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