--- title: Jobs in Aurora, IL — Salary & Top Employers description: Browse jobs in Aurora, IL — Illinois's second-largest city with strong manufacturing, healthcare, and tech hiring. Explore top employers, salaries, and open roles. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/aurora date: 2026-09-28T19:12:30Z og_description: Aurora, IL jobs are waiting. Explore top industries, leading employers, and salary benchmarks in one of Illinois's fastest-growing cities. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/mgt754.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Illinois url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois --- # Jobs in Aurora, IL — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [Illinois Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 1,169 **Hiring momentum:** +9.4% — 70 new postings in the last 28 days vs 64 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,887 - Median salary: $48K - Salary range (P25–P75): $41K – $74K - Remote share: 2.5% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 1,887 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Aurora, IL runs 31% below the United States median ($48K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Aurora, IL: Hospitals and Health Care (23% of all postings), followed by Retail and Food Service. - New postings for Aurora, IL rose 9% in the last 28 days (70 vs 64 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Aurora, IL | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 442 | $52K | | Retail | 207 | $34K | | Food & Beverage Services | 132 | $49K | | Transportation & Logistics | 102 | $44K | | Chemical Manufacturing | 75 | $46K | | Restaurants | 68 | — | | Semiconductor Manufacturing | 56 | $85K | | Retail Apparel & Fashion | 54 | — | | Primary & Secondary Education | 43 | — | | Wellness & Fitness | 32 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Aurora, IL | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail Sales Associate | 122 | $35K | | Registered Nurse | 99 | $92K | | Warehouse Associate | 84 | $44K | | Customer Service Representative | 47 | — | | Behavioral Health Technician | 43 | $41K | | Packaging Operator | 37 | — | | Production Operator | 33 | — | | CDL Driver | 32 | — | | Forklift Operator | 31 | — | | Assistant Manager | 31 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Aurora, IL | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 63 | | [US Foods Jobs & Careers — Food Service Distribution](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/us-foods?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 338 employers filed 669 petitions; 4% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Aurora, IL | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Cognizant | 31 | $108K | | Capgemini | 23 | — | | Skilltune Technologies | 15 | — | | International | 13 | — | | Compunnel | 11 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Naperville, IL — Tech, Finance & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/naperville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9.1 mi | 1637 | $55K | | [Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/bolingbrook?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13.7 mi | 842 | $49K | [All H1B sponsors in Aurora, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/aurora-il?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Aurora, IL? Manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and professional services lead hiring in Aurora. The city's proximity to Chicago and its own industrial base attract employers across both blue-collar and white-collar sectors. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Aurora, IL? Salaries in Aurora vary widely by industry and role. Healthcare and tech roles tend to pay above the state median, while retail and entry-level positions track closer to Illinois minimums. Check the salary benchmarks section on this page for current figures. ### Who are the top employers hiring in Aurora? Aurora's top employers include healthcare systems, logistics companies, and manufacturers. The page surfaces the current top hiring companies based on live job postings — scroll to the top employers section for the updated list. ### Are there remote jobs available in Aurora, IL? Yes, remote and hybrid roles are listed alongside on-site positions. Filter by work type on this page to see remote-eligible jobs from Aurora-based employers and companies hiring in the broader Chicago metro area. ### How do I expand my job search beyond Aurora? Use the Illinois jobs page to see openings statewide, or browse nearby cities like Naperville and Chicago directly. Each city page shows its own top employers, industries, and salary data. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)