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# Illinois Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies

**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations)
**Live job postings:** 55520
## Summary

- Total jobs: 59682
- Median salary: $72K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $50K – $101K
- Sample size: 29572

## Market Insights — June 2026

*Based on 68842 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026*

Compensation in Illinois runs 16% below the sitewide median. That discount coincides with a dramatic hiring surge, as active postings jumped 274% this period. The $13K gap between the state's median salary and the national baseline reflects a labor market dominated by staffing and healthcare roles rather than higher-paying technology or finance positions. Remote work remains scarce at roughly 8% of postings, reinforcing the in-person character of the current hiring wave.
- Hiring at Illinois Jobs Hiring Now accelerated 274% this month (68842 active vs 18396 last month).
- Industries in Illinois Jobs Hiring Now concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting (38% of postings), followed by Hospitals & Health Care and Retail Office Equipment & Supplies.
- Pay at Illinois Jobs Hiring Now runs 16% below the sitewide median ($70K vs $83K).
- Remote share at Illinois Jobs Hiring Now held steady around 8% (vs 7% last month).

*Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top cities in Illinois

| City | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Chicago, IL — Finance, Tech & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/chicago) | 12863 | $95K |
| [Jobs in Waukegan, IL — Manufacturing & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/waukegan) | 1944 | $72K |
| [Jobs in Naperville, IL — Tech, Finance & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/naperville) | 1576 | $68K |
| [Jobs in Rockford, IL — Manufacturing & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/rockford) | 1523 | $77K |
| [Jobs in Aurora, IL — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/aurora) | 1468 | $58K |
| [Jobs in Champaign, IL — Tech, Healthcare & University](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/champaign) | 1345 | $63K |
| [Jobs in Schaumburg, IL — Corporate & Tech Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/schaumburg) | 1249 | $52K |
| [Jobs in Springfield, IL — Government, Healthcare & More](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/springfield) | 846 | $115K |
| [Jobs in Lincolnshire, IL — Corporate & Professional](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/lincolnshire) | 791 | $52K |
| [Jobs in Elgin, IL — Manufacturing, Healthcare & More](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/elgin) | 747 | $104K |

## Jobs by city in Illinois

| City | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 6939 | $95K |
| Aurora | 1140 | $58K |
| Naperville | 1022 | $68K |
| Joliet | 925 | $104K |
| Schaumburg | 900 | $52K |
| Elgin | 852 | $104K |
| Downers Grove | 765 | $86K |
| Waukegan | 728 | $72K |
| Bolingbrook | 717 | $45K |
| Elk Grove Village | 543 | $83K |

## Top industries in Illinois

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing & Recruiting | 7770 | $95K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 6039 | $84K |
| Retail Office Equipment & Supplies | 5905 | $52K |
| Wholesale | 4054 | $67K |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 3525 | $208K |
| Truck Transportation | 3355 | $85K |
| Software Development | 3026 | $94K |
| Retail | 2438 | $34K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 2124 | $64K |
| Utilities | 2094 | $134K |

## Top roles hiring in Illinois

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | 5382 | $85K |
| Account Manager / Representative | 2268 | $52K |
| Lawyer | 2130 | $155K |
| Business Development / Sales Manager | 2059 | $52K |
| Nursing Manager / Supervisor | 2029 | $89K |
| Account Executive | 1540 | $52K |
| Warehouse Worker | 1525 | $42K |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 1434 | $90K |
| Sales Assistant | 1410 | $47K |
| E-Commerce Analyst | 1384 | $60K |

## Top hiring companies in Illinois

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Staples Jobs & Careers — Office Supply Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/staples-inc) | 5761 |
| [Uline Jobs & Careers — Shipping & Packaging Distribution](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uline) | 3975 |
| [Turing Jobs & Careers — AI-Powered Tech Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/turing) | 3389 |
| [SSM Health Jobs & Careers — Catholic Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ssm-health) | 3138 |
| [Constellation Energy Jobs & Careers — Clean Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/constellation-energy-jobs) | 2070 |
| [Performance Foodservice Jobs & Careers — Food Distribution](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/performance-foodservice) | 1825 |
| [Instacart Jobs & Careers — Online Grocery Delivery](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/instacart) | 1752 |
| [McLane Company Jobs & Careers — Supply Chain](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mclane-company) | 1444 |
| [Heidelberg Materials Jobs & Careers — Building Materials](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heidelberg-materials) | 1047 |
## Salary trend

| Period | Median | P25 | P75 | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | $73K | $48K | $103K | 54795 |
| 2026-02 | $73K | $50K | $103K | 43356 |
| 2026-03 | $69K | $48K | $103K | 34174 |
| 2026-04 | $69K | $48K | $103K | 27880 |
| 2026-05 | $68K | $46K | $100K | 31568 |
| 2026-06 | $72K | $50K | $101K | 29572 |
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