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chicago-il Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($155k vs $139k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+821 this week — 1010 added vs 189 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 5,586 active job postings tracked here, 29% 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
Director348$200k n=52—
Retail Associate263—$25.25/hr n=18
Account Executive221$167k n=97—
Store Supervisor / Manager176$115k n=10—
Crew / Cashier130——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other777$173k n=109—
Software Developers278$190k n=63—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products124$193k n=41—
Customer Service Representatives90$132k n=3—
Project Management Specialists80$177k n=22—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time458$100k n=64$25.85/hr n=40
Contract326$150k n=126—
Full-time277$133k n=113$25.85/hr n=7
Intern83$154k n=10—
Temporary49$160k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,564$193k n=135$25.85/hr n=51
Technology1,265$181k n=473—
Food Service / Restaurants931$123k n=67$21.81/hr n=3
Professional Services839$150k n=121—
Healthcare810$120k n=54—

Top categories

  • Director348
  • Retail Associate263
  • Account Executive221
  • Store Supervisor / Manager176
  • Crew / Cashier130
  • Pharmacy110

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other777
  • Software Developers278
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products124
  • Customer Service Representatives90
  • Project Management Specialists80
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers80

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,564
  • Technology1,265
  • Food Service / Restaurants931
  • Professional Services839
  • Healthcare810
  • Financial Services642

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,393 · 79%
  • Part-time458 · 8%
  • Contract326 · 6%
  • Full-time277 · 5%
  • Intern83 · 1%
  • Temporary49 · 1%

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