Chicago, IL Jobs

881 jobs from 554 companies hiring in Chicago, IL

Updated March 2026

881

Open Positions

554

Companies Hiring

$135k

Median Salary

What does the Chicago, IL job market look like?

881 open positions. 554 companies. Median salary of $135k, $25k above the national median. Sales & Account Management roles lead the market here.

Employer mix splits evenly: 73% large companies (1,000+), 14% startups and growth-stage (under 200). You'll find opportunities across the full spectrum. Compare with Boston, MA (561 jobs) and Philadelphia, PA (295 jobs).

What kinds of roles are open in Chicago, IL?

If you're looking for Marketing & Growth roles, Chicago, IL punches above its weight: 21% of openings vs 17% nationally (187 jobs). If you're looking for Executive & Leadership roles, Chicago, IL punches above its weight: 19% of openings vs 13% nationally (163 jobs).

Sales & Account Management

AI & Machine Learning

Marketing & Growth

Executive & Leadership

Revenue Operations

Fractional & Consulting

Which industries are hiring in Chicago, IL?

Technology leads with 180 openings (20% of the market), followed by Finance & Banking and Professional Services.

Technology

180

Finance & Banking

117

Professional Services

100

Manufacturing

58

Healthcare & Biotech

54

What seniority levels are available in Chicago, IL?

61% of roles with seniority data are Senior or above. Chicago, IL skews experienced. If you have 5+ years under your belt, this market fits.

Entry Level

55 (10%)

Mid-Level

152 (29%)

Senior

94 (18%)

Director

68 (13%)

VP & Above

135 (25%)

C-Level

26 (5%)

How many Chicago, IL jobs are remote?

265

Remote

616

On-site

30%

Remote Rate

265 remote roles (30% of the market). The rest require local presence. If you're open to either, you'll have 881 options to work with.

Who's hiring in Chicago, IL?

No single employer dominates. The top five hire 14% combined. Biggest: Amazon Web Services (34), Synchrony (31), Google (20). Your best bet: find someone you know at one of the 549+ smaller companies.

Amazon Web Services

34 open roles Technology

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Synchrony

31 open roles Finance & Banking

10K+ employees Check your network →

Google

20 open roles Technology

10K+ employees Check your network →

JPMorganChase

18 open roles Finance & Banking

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Deloitte

17 open roles Professional Services

10K+ employees Check your network →

Accenture

15 open roles Professional Services

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Amazon.com

11 open roles Internet And Software

10K+ employees Check your network →

CDW

9 open roles Technology

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Startups vs enterprise in Chicago, IL

Balanced mix: 14% startups, 13% mid-market, 73% enterprise. You can target whichever company stage fits your career goals.

98

Startups & Growth
Under 200 employees

90

Mid-Market
200-1,000 employees

520

Large & Enterprise
1,000+ employees

Most in-demand roles in Chicago, IL

The most-posted job titles across 881 open positions. These are the roles companies are actively trying to fill right now.

Sales Development Representative 8Account Manager 7Business Development Representative 6Account Executive 5Regional Sales Manager 5Enterprise Account Executive 4Brand Manager, Marketing 4Chief Financial Officer 3Sales Director 3GTM Acceleration Lead, Applied AI Solutions 3Content Marketing Manager 2Business Development Director 2

How do Chicago, IL salaries compare?

$135k median. That's $25k above the national number ($110k). #11 out of 30 metros. These numbers vary by role and seniority, so treat them as a directional benchmark.

$31k

Minimum

$135k

Median

$650k

Maximum

Based on 688 jobs with published salary data.

What do different seniority levels earn in Chicago, IL?

C-Level roles median at $167k, $83k above Entry Level ($84k). Based on jobs with published salary ranges in Chicago, IL.

$84k

Entry Level
43 roles

$87k

Mid-Level
115 roles

$125k

Senior
85 roles

$133k

Director
56 roles

$143k

VP & Above
110 roles

$167k

C-Level
18 roles

Common questions about Chicago, IL jobs

356 Sales & Account Management positions are open in Chicago, IL right now, out of 881 total jobs across 554 companies. Sales & Account Management is the largest category in this market.

$135k, based on 688 jobs with published salary data. That's #11 out of 30 metro areas we track. Actual compensation varies by role, seniority, and company size.

The top employers by open roles: Amazon Web Services (34), Synchrony (31), Google (20), JPMorganChase (18), Deloitte (17). Together they account for 14% of the market. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see if you know anyone at these companies.

Yes. 265 of 881 listings (30%) are marked as remote-friendly. The remaining 616 require local presence. Remote roles tend to attract more applicants, so a warm introduction through your network can help you stand out.

61% of roles with seniority data are Senior level or above. The most common levels are Entry Level (10%), Mid-Level (29%), Senior (18%). Seniority data is available for about 60% of listings.

The most frequently posted titles: Sales Development Representative, Account Manager, Business Development Representative, Account Executive, Regional Sales Manager. These reflect active hiring volume, not total headcount. Check your LinkedIn connections against the full list of 554 employers to find a referral path.

Skip the line in Chicago, IL

554 companies in Chicago, IL are hiring right now. Cold applications compete against hundreds of other candidates. Referred applicants get hired at 4x the rate. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see which of these companies have someone you already know.

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