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Chicago, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($140k vs $137k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+490 this week — 772 added vs 282 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (29% 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 4,028 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager 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 store supervisor / manager 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
Store Supervisor / Manager174$115k n=10—
Retail Associate172—$25.25/hr n=18
Director153$185k n=27—
Pharmacy122——
Crew / Cashier119——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other533$148k n=78—
Software Developers110$178k n=29—
Customer Service Representatives76$132k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers67——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products65$175k n=21—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time319$100k n=65$25.85/hr n=42
Contract235$150k n=95—
Full-time220$134k n=114$25.85/hr n=8
Intern64$96k n=4—
Temporary44$121k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,313$193k n=120$25.85/hr n=50
Food Service / Restaurants841$131k n=50—
Technology671$178k n=296—
Professional Services658$150k n=116—
Healthcare561$90k n=37—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager174
  • Retail Associate172
  • Director153
  • Pharmacy122
  • Crew / Cashier119
  • Account Executive116

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other533
  • Software Developers110
  • Customer Service Representatives76
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers67
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products65
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers62

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,313
  • Food Service / Restaurants841
  • Technology671
  • Professional Services658
  • Healthcare561
  • Financial Services528

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,146 · 78%
  • Part-time319 · 8%
  • Contract235 · 6%
  • Full-time220 · 5%
  • Intern64 · 2%
  • Temporary44 · 1%

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