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

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($154k vs $130k national)

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

The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 4,050 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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$188k n=24—
Retail Associate177—$25.25/hr n=20
Store Supervisor / Manager120$115k n=10—
Account Executive92$193k n=46—
Crew / Cashier92——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other364$178k n=25—
Software Developers72$178k n=13—
Fast Food and Counter Workers48——
Chief Executives42——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products35$174k n=8—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time352$157k n=66$26/hr n=13
Part-time342$140k n=40$25.85/hr n=57
Contract239$159k n=85—
Temporary47$115k n=6—
Intern38$170k n=9—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,045$193k n=150$25.85/hr n=63
Professional Services956$118k n=80$61/hr n=4
Food Service / Restaurants705$135k n=70$18.55/hr n=7
Healthcare594$113k n=21$22.49/hr n=13
Consumer Goods509$134k n=60$25.85/hr n=55

Top categories

  • Director181
  • Retail Associate177
  • Store Supervisor / Manager120
  • Account Executive92
  • Crew / Cashier92
  • VP77

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other364
  • Software Developers72
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers48
  • Chief Executives42
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products35
  • Management Analysts33

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,045
  • Professional Services956
  • Food Service / Restaurants705
  • Healthcare594
  • Consumer Goods509
  • Financial Services472

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,032 · 75%
  • Full-time352 · 9%
  • Part-time342 · 8%
  • Contract239 · 6%
  • Temporary47 · 1%
  • Intern38 · 1%

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