Jobs in Illinois
17,139 live roles from 2,509 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 3,178 added in the last 7 days. 73% show the pay.
The market, 10 November 2026
Where Illinois's jobs are, and what they pay
Illinois has 17,139 live jobs from 2,509 employers, the 6th-largest state on Joboru. Chicago has the most (3,674), followed by Aurora (185) and Schaumburg (162).
The largest fields are sales & business dev (1,582), healthcare & medical (1,439) and skilled trades (1,174). Prime Healthcare is the largest single employer, with 533 openings, ahead of Sargent & Lundy (212) and Duly Health and Care (203).
Since January 2025, Illinois has required employers to show pay in job ads, and 73% of listings here do, against 36% in states without such a law. Half of the annual salaries advertised in Illinois start at $90,000 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 $55,000 and one in ten above $165,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development | $114,500 | 394 |
| Information Technology | $103,000 | 193 |
| Construction & Property | $100,000 | 71 |
| Engineering | $100,000 | 540 |
| Executive & Leadership | $100,000 | 224 |
| Legal | $100,000 | 202 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $96,200 | 192 |
| Accounting & Finance | $95,000 | 416 |
| Healthcare & Medical | $94,000 | 331 |
| Sales & Business Dev | $91,100 | 586 |
| Human Resources | $90,000 | 116 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | $89,000 | 570 |
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
- Prime Healthcare533
- Sargent & Lundy212
- Duly Health and Care203
- Heritage Grocers Group, LLC200
- University of Chicago187
- Casey's150
- Northern Trust141
- Five Below134
- JLL133
- Athletico Physical Therapy129
Every listing on Joboru US comes straight from the employer's own careers site. No recruitment agencies.
Latest jobs in Illinois
Newest first$180,000 per year
Sr Solutions Architect (Req #1408)
ePlus Technology, inc. · 1mo ago
Chicago, Illinois
Illinois 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. 73% 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 (3,674), Aurora (185), Schaumburg (162), Springfield (158) and Rockford (155).
What does a typical job in Illinois pay?+
Half of the annual salaries advertised in Illinois on Joboru start at $90,000 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?+
17,139 live jobs from 2,509 employers, with 3,178 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.