Jobs in Illinois
11,817 live roles from 1,776 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 2,100 added in the last 7 days. 71% show the pay.
The market, 6 October 2026
Where Illinois's jobs are, and what they pay
Illinois has 11,817 live jobs from 1,776 employers, the 5th-largest state on Joboru. Chicago has the most (3,444), followed by Aurora (215) and Joliet (178).
The largest fields are sales & business dev (1,075), healthcare & medical (1,051) and skilled trades (872). Prime Healthcare is the largest single employer, with 632 openings, ahead of Sargent & Lundy (215) and RJW Logistics Group (181).
Since January 2025, Illinois has required employers to show pay in job ads, and 71% of listings here do, against 36% in states without such a law. Half of the annual salaries advertised in Illinois start at $85,000 or more, and half of hourly roles start above $20.00.
Pay
Advertised pay in Illinois
The band covers the middle 80% of advertised starting salaries: one in ten starts below $52,000 and one in ten above $164,000.
Why the gap: salaried professional jobs are the ones most likely to be advertised with an annual figure, and they pay more than the workforce as a whole. Hourly jobs are counted separately, below.
Median starting salary by field
| Field | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Legal | $110,000 | 119 |
| Software Development | $109,880 | 206 |
| Nursing | $100,000 | 49 |
| Executive & Leadership | $100,000 | 141 |
| Customer Service | $98,500 | 49 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $95,275 | 133 |
| Engineering | $90,815 | 383 |
| Accounting & Finance | $90,000 | 238 |
| Healthcare & Medical | $88,000 | 249 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | $85,000 | 353 |
| Construction & Property | $84,762 | 45 |
| Science & Research | $84,150 | 36 |
Distinct employer and title pairs only, so one employer posting the same job in 40 cities counts once.
Where
Illinois jobs by city
Who's hiring
Largest employers in Illinois
Every listing on Joboru US comes straight from the employer's own careers site. No recruitment agencies.
Latest jobs in Illinois
Newest firstIllinois job market questions
Do employers in Illinois have to show the salary?+
Yes. Employers with 15+ employees; pay scale and benefits in internal and external postings (incl. remote roles reporting to Illinois). In force since January 2025. 71% of listings in Illinois on Joboru show pay.
What is the minimum wage in Illinois in 2026?+
$15.00 an hour. Employers of 4+ employees (excluding family members).
Which cities in Illinois have the most jobs?+
Chicago (3,444), Aurora (215), Joliet (178), Peoria (155) and Springfield (142).
What does a typical job in Illinois pay?+
Half of the annual salaries advertised in Illinois on Joboru start at $85,000 or more, and the median hourly rate is $20.00. Across everyone working in Illinois, the median annual wage is $51,960 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
How many jobs are there in Illinois?+
11,817 live jobs from 1,776 employers, with 2,100 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.