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Chicago, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($172k vs $139k national)
  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+2 this week — 8 added vs 6 removed)

Chicago, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Chicago, NY job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 34 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and finance, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 29% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and finance.

Chicago, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chicago, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director4$240k n=3—
Finance2——
Customer Success2——
Account Executive2——
Full-stack1——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other3$199k n=3—
Management Analysts2——
Software Developers2——
Human Resources Specialists1——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time7$220k n=4—
Part-time7$190k n=7—
Contract5$206k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology26$145k n=21—
Financial Services20$165k n=18—
Professional Services18$210k n=14—
Food Service / Restaurants3$99k n=3—

Top categories

  • Director4
  • Finance2
  • Customer Success2
  • Account Executive2
  • Full-stack1
  • UX Research1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Management Analysts2
  • Software Developers2
  • Human Resources Specialists1
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology26
  • Financial Services20
  • Professional Services18
  • Food Service / Restaurants3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified15 · 44%
  • Full-time7 · 21%
  • Part-time7 · 21%
  • Contract5 · 15%

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