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Chicago, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($139k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+591 this week — 777 added vs 186 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% 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 4,246 active job postings tracked here, 29% 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
Director181$193k n=24—
Store Supervisor / Manager176$115k n=9—
Retail Associate166—$25.25/hr n=19
Pharmacy124——
Account Executive121$175k n=63—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other586$148k n=79—
Software Developers117$178k n=31—
Customer Service Representatives79$132k n=3—
Management Analysts77$101k n=16—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers69——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time324$98k n=66$25.85/hr n=44
Contract243$150k n=93—
Full-time195$132k n=105$25.85/hr n=7
Intern65$97k n=4—
Temporary43$158k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,541$193k n=122$25.85/hr n=54
Food Service / Restaurants840$123k n=53$18.60/hr n=5
Healthcare798$92k n=36—
Technology659$181k n=297—
Professional Services648$150k n=116—

Top categories

  • Director181
  • Store Supervisor / Manager176
  • Retail Associate166
  • Pharmacy124
  • Account Executive121
  • Crew / Cashier117

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other586
  • Software Developers117
  • Customer Service Representatives79
  • Management Analysts77
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers69
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products67

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,541
  • Food Service / Restaurants840
  • Healthcare798
  • Technology659
  • Professional Services648
  • Financial Services538

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,376 · 80%
  • Part-time324 · 8%
  • Contract243 · 6%
  • Full-time195 · 5%
  • Intern65 · 2%
  • Temporary43 · 1%

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