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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($155k vs $130k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+650 this week — 990 added vs 340 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 4,306 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director181$193k n=34—
Retail Associate174—$25.25/hr n=24
Store Supervisor / Manager125$115k n=10—
Crew / Cashier97——
Account Executive95$193k n=45—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other423$185k n=34—
Software Developers85$178k n=16—
Fast Food and Counter Workers50——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47$193k n=12—
Chief Executives44——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time365$132k n=76$27.59/hr n=15
Part-time343$105k n=34$25.55/hr n=56
Contract240$158k n=88$67/hr n=3
Intern70$133k n=30—
Temporary41$135k n=5—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,066$193k n=134$25.85/hr n=59
Professional Services905$143k n=134$61/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants706$156k n=41—
Healthcare665$98k n=28$48/hr n=15
Technology499$193k n=216—

Top categories

  • Director181
  • Retail Associate174
  • Store Supervisor / Manager125
  • Crew / Cashier97
  • Account Executive95
  • Pharmacy79

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other423
  • Software Developers85
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers50
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products47
  • Chief Executives44
  • Management Analysts40

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,066
  • Professional Services905
  • Food Service / Restaurants706
  • Healthcare665
  • Technology499
  • Consumer Goods493

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,247 · 75%
  • Full-time365 · 8%
  • Part-time343 · 8%
  • Contract240 · 6%
  • Intern70 · 2%
  • Temporary41 · 1%

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