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Chicago · United States
Hiring in Chicago now
- Open roles tracked
- 790+
- Most in-demand
- Software Engineer
- Median advertised pay
- $139k / yr
- Time zone
- CT (UTC−6 / −5)
Who is hiring in Chicago right now
The employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Chicago index this week, and the roles they hire for most. Tap a role to see the live jobs.
Companies hiring the most
- CACapital One16 open roles
- APapiphani13 open roles
- THTHOMSON REUTERS11 open roles
- IMIMC11 open roles
- SPSprout Living11 open roles
- ABAbbVie10 open roles
Advertised pay in Chicago jobs that show it: median $139k a year, most between $98k and $179k (converted to US dollars, from 279 postings).
Your Chicago job hunt, done for you
We apply for you
Tailored applications to Chicago roles that fit you, on company sites, LinkedIn and the 150+ boards we search.
Your CV, matched to each job
Every application gets a CV and cover letter written for that role, so it gets past the screening software.
We reach Chicago recruiters
We message the recruiters and hiring managers behind your applications, then follow up.
You go to the interviews
Interviews land in your calendar. Until then, you rest and spend time with your family.
Job hunting in Chicago: what to know
The local facts that change how you apply in Chicago.
Where the employers are
the Loop, River North, Fulton Market and the O'Hare corridor.
Biggest hiring sectors
finance and trading, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and consulting.
Work permits
US employers check work authorization (Form I-9) before day one. Overseas hires usually need a visa such as the H-1B, and many postings say up front whether they sponsor.
Notice periods
Two weeks' notice is the norm in the US, so employers often want someone who can start within a month.
Time zone and pay
Chicago runs on CT (UTC−6 / −5). Salaries are paid in USD ($).
Finding a job in Chicago: common questions
How can I find a job in Chicago faster?
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Apply where the demand is, and apply early. Right now Software Engineer, Project Manager and Accountant have the most openings in Chicago. Apply in the first days a job is posted, tailor your CV to each role and message the recruiter. Scowter's Hire Us team does all of this for you.
Which companies are hiring in Chicago?
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This week the employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Chicago index include Capital One, apiphani, THOMSON REUTERS and IMC. New jobs go live every day; see them all on the Chicago jobs page.
Do I need a work permit to work in Chicago?
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US employers check work authorization (Form I-9) before day one. Overseas hires usually need a visa such as the H-1B, and many postings say up front whether they sponsor.
Which parts of Chicago have the most jobs?
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Most Chicago employers are based in the Loop, River North, Fulton Market and the O'Hare corridor. Living or commuting near them widens the roles you can say yes to.
Can Scowter apply to Chicago jobs for me?
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Yes. Tell us the roles you want and that you are targeting Chicago. Our team applies to matching Chicago jobs every day, tailors your CV for each one, contacts recruiters and follows up, so you can relax with your family while the hunt runs.
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Your next job in Chicago, found for you.
Tell us the role you want. We apply, message recruiters and follow up, while you relax with your family.