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Chicago, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($156k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (90% open 30+ days)

Chicago, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Chicago, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 4,667 active job postings tracked here, 90% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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
Director203$182k n=30—
Store Supervisor / Manager187$115k n=9—
Retail Associate170—$25.25/hr n=18
Crew / Cashier138——
Account Executive112$185k n=63—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other380$155k n=32—
Software Developers81$169k n=19—
Fast Food and Counter Workers45——
Chief Executives43——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products38$162k n=11—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time398$169k n=106$26.80/hr n=12
Part-time333$165k n=50$25.85/hr n=49
Contract270$158k n=107—
Temporary47$115k n=6—
Intern40$150k n=10—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,175$193k n=145$25.85/hr n=57
Professional Services1,117$148k n=142$61/hr n=4
Food Service / Restaurants912$135k n=74$18.55/hr n=7
Technology588$178k n=312—
Healthcare583$113k n=18$24.25/hr n=10

Top categories

  • Director203
  • Store Supervisor / Manager187
  • Retail Associate170
  • Crew / Cashier138
  • Account Executive112
  • VP80

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other380
  • Software Developers81
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers45
  • Chief Executives43
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products38
  • Management Analysts35

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,175
  • Professional Services1,117
  • Food Service / Restaurants912
  • Technology588
  • Healthcare583
  • Financial Services543

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,579 · 77%
  • Full-time398 · 9%
  • Part-time333 · 7%
  • Contract270 · 6%
  • Temporary47 · 1%
  • Intern40 · 1%

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