Chicago, Illinois Job Market Report
Active Listings
135
Avg Salary Range
$95K - $131K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
27%
H-1B Sponsors
13%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Chicago, IL commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 102.8).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$100,000
BEA Price Parity: 102.8
State tax applies
$115,175
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $100,000 in Chicago, you need at least $115,175 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both IL and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Chicago
Top Hiring Companies
Walmart Supply Chain
11 listings
United Airlines
4 listings
Accenture
3 listings
SPECTRAFORCE
2 listings
Vizient
2 listings
Michael Page
2 listings
Constellation Brands
2 listings
Flowspace
2 listings
Kraft Heinz
2 listings
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 7 scored listings in Chicago.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
43%
Ambitious
(3 jobs)
29%
Overloaded
(2 jobs)
29%
Unrealistic
(2 jobs)
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Browse Chicago JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Chicago?
There are 135 active job listings in Chicago, IL right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 617.
What is the average salary in Chicago?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Chicago is $95K to $131K. Median salary sits at $100K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Chicago jobs are remote?
0% of active Chicago listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Chicago?
The average ghost probability across scored Chicago listings is 27%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Chicago?
The most active employers in Chicago include Walmart Supply Chain, United Airlines, Accenture, SPECTRAFORCE, Vizient. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.