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Chicago, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($145k vs $137k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+493 this week — 790 added vs 297 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (28% 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 4,087 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
Director159$200k n=32—
Pharmacy122——
Account Executive119$175k n=62—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other540$156k n=85—
Software Developers112$178k n=30—
Customer Service Representatives79$132k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers67——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products66$175k n=21—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time330$113k n=76$25.85/hr n=42
Contract250$158k n=105—
Full-time231$160k n=123$25.85/hr n=8
Intern65$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 / Restaurants848$117k n=57—
Technology713$175k n=329—
Professional Services692$161k n=146—
Financial Services562$134k n=152—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager174
  • Retail Associate172
  • Director159
  • Pharmacy122
  • Account Executive119
  • Crew / Cashier119

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other540
  • Software Developers112
  • Customer Service Representatives79
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers67
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products66
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers62

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,313
  • Food Service / Restaurants848
  • Technology713
  • Professional Services692
  • Financial Services562
  • Healthcare561

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,167 · 77%
  • Part-time330 · 8%
  • Contract250 · 6%
  • Full-time231 · 6%
  • Intern65 · 2%
  • Temporary44 · 1%

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