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# Jobs in Chicago, IL — Finance, Tech & Healthcare
**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:** 23,554
**Hiring momentum:** -1.5% — 2,654 new postings in the last 28 days vs 2,695 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary
- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 39,170
- Median salary: $103K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $64K – $151K
- Remote share: 8.3%
## Market Insights — September 2026
*Based on 39,170 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*
- Pay in Chicago, IL runs 46% above the United States median ($103K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Chicago, IL: Hospitals and Health Care (13% of all postings), followed by Diversified Financial Services and Retail.
- New postings for Chicago, IL held steady in the last 28 days (2654 vs 2695 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 Chicago, IL
| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 5014 | $83K |
| Financial Services | 3827 | $134K |
| Retail | 2076 | $40K |
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 2019 | $169K |
| Software Development | 1949 | $154K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 1435 | $154K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 1258 | $90K |
| Insurance | 1057 | $130K |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 939 | $118K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 911 | $138K |
## Top roles hiring in Chicago, IL
| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer / Engineer | 814 | $164K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 785 | $37K |
| Account Executive | 707 | $140K |
| Registered Nurse | 691 | $92K |
| Account Manager | 672 | $108K |
| Product Manager | 465 | $160K |
| Customer Service Representative | 440 | $40K |
| Project Manager | 402 | $113K |
| Patient Care Technician | 361 | $46K |
| Artificial Intelligence Engineer | 344 | $175K |
## Top hiring companies in Chicago, IL
| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Northwestern Medicine Jobs & Careers — Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/northwestern-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2108 |
| [AbbVie Jobs & Careers — Biopharmaceuticals](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/abbvie?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1082 |
| [Google Jobs & Careers — Search, Cloud & AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 644 |
| [Amazon Jobs & Careers — E-Commerce & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 417 |
**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 1445 employers filed 6195 petitions; 7% of the employers hiring here now are among them.
## Top visa sponsors in Chicago, IL
| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| EY | 343 | $169K |
| The University of Chicago | 235 | $79K |
| Deloitte | 384 | $132K |
| Northwestern University | 127 | $70K |
| United Airlines | 132 | $112K |
[All H1B sponsors in Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/chicago-il?utm_source=ai_markdown)
## Frequently Asked Questions
### What industries dominate hiring in Chicago, IL?
Finance, healthcare, technology, logistics, and professional services are the dominant hiring industries in Chicago. The city also has robust retail, hospitality, and manufacturing employment, particularly in the surrounding suburbs and industrial corridors.
### What is the average salary for jobs in Chicago?
Salaries in Chicago vary widely. Finance and tech roles often exceed six figures, while healthcare, education, and logistics positions span a broad range. The salary benchmarks section on this page shows current median pay by industry and role type.
### Who are the largest employers hiring in Chicago?
Chicago's top employers include major banks, hospital systems, consulting firms, tech companies, and logistics operators. The top employers section on this page reflects which companies currently have the most active postings.
### Are remote jobs available in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Chicago has a strong remote and hybrid job market, especially in tech, finance, and professional services. Many companies headquartered in Chicago post fully remote roles. Use the work-type filter on this page to see remote-eligible positions.
### How do I search jobs in Chicago neighborhoods or nearby suburbs?
This page covers city-wide Chicago listings. For suburban markets, browse nearby pages such as Naperville, Schaumburg, or Aurora for localized results.
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