Updated October 12, 2026
Who's hiring in Illinois
18,997 open jobs on employers' own career sites right now. 1,703 of them were posted by the employer in the last 7 days.
Who's hiring the most
Top employers
Open jobs on each employer's own career site. Staffing agencies are not included.
Where the jobs are
Busiest fields
| Field | Open jobs | Median listed pay |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Clinical | 3,863 | $89K a year |
| Sales | 1,605 | $100K a year |
| Retail | 966 | $38K a year |
| Accounting & Finance | 851 | $98K a year |
| Software Engineering | 805 | $132K a year |
| Skilled Trades & Facilities | 753 | $63K a year |
| Customer Success & Support | 694 | $63K a year |
| Operations & Program | 683 | $88K a year |
Median listed pay uses only the listings where the employer shows pay, converted to a yearly amount. It is shown when at least 30 listings in a field include pay.
Using these numbers
How to get ahead of the stack in Illinois
- Apply to new postings first. Only 1,703 of 18,997 open jobs here were posted in the last week. Recruiters often start reviewing as applications arrive.
- Apply on the employer's own site. Search “[company] careers” and find the same job there, so your application lands in their system.
- Ask about pay early. 42% of listings here show pay. When a listing doesn't, it's fair to ask for the range before an interview.
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About the data
LandMe collects open jobs directly from employers' own career sites and applicant tracking systems, not from other job boards. Counts are open jobs located in Illinois as of October 12, 2026. “Posted in the last 7 days” uses the date the employer posted the job. Questions or a custom pull for your newsroom, school or workforce program: hello@landmepartners.com.