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Chicago, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($139k vs $137k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+579 this week — 855 added vs 276 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (28% open 30+ days)

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 4,308 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • 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
Director183$185k n=27—
Store Supervisor / Manager177$115k n=10—
Retail Associate171—$25.25/hr n=18
Pharmacy127——
Account Executive120$175k n=61—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other571$148k n=79—
Software Developers113$178k n=29—
Customer Service Representatives77$132k n=3—
Management Analysts76$101k n=16—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers69——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time321$100k n=67$25.85/hr n=42
Contract242$150k n=97—
Full-time212$134k n=108$25.85/hr n=8
Intern69$96k n=4—
Temporary48$121k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,567$193k n=120$25.85/hr n=50
Food Service / Restaurants850$123k n=53—
Healthcare815$90k n=37—
Technology673$178k n=298—
Professional Services655$150k n=116—

Top categories

  • Director183
  • Store Supervisor / Manager177
  • Retail Associate171
  • Pharmacy127
  • Account Executive120
  • Crew / Cashier120

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other571
  • Software Developers113
  • Customer Service Representatives77
  • Management Analysts76
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers69
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products66

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,567
  • Food Service / Restaurants850
  • Healthcare815
  • Technology673
  • Professional Services655
  • Financial Services533

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,416 · 79%
  • Part-time321 · 7%
  • Contract242 · 6%
  • Full-time212 · 5%
  • Intern69 · 2%
  • Temporary48 · 1%

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