MogiIllinois Sees Rise in Job Postings
Illinois experienced a five percent increase in job postings over the last seven days.
By Tomas Herrera, Mogi Research · Oct 23, 2026
Illinois saw job postings rise by five percent in the week ending October 23. This change represents an increase from 5,991 postings to 6,296 postings. The overall number of new jobs posted across all US states fell seven percent during the same period.
This rise in Illinois job postings may be attributed to several factors. It could be a result of increased hiring activity from major employers like Dollar General, Domino's, and Northwestern Medicine, who posted a significant number of roles. The growth may also reflect a localized increase in demand for specific positions, such as Software Engineer, Data Scientist, and Product Manager.
For job seekers in Illinois, this increase in postings could mean more opportunities are available. A rise in posted roles often suggests employers are actively looking to fill positions, potentially leading to a more favorable market for candidates. This is in contrast to the broader US market where new job postings declined.
The numbers
Which states saw the biggest growth in job postings in the last 7 days?
| Name | Last 7 days | The 7 before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6,296 | 5,991 | +5% |
| Puerto Rico | 252 | 206 | +22% |
| Alabama | 2,175 | 1,999 | +9% |
| Mississippi | 1,056 | 984 | +7% |
| North Carolina | 5,501 | 5,193 | +6% |
Top roles: Software Engineer (21), Data Scientist (20), Product Manager (18)
Top employers: Dollar General (429), Domino's (350), Northwestern Medicine (292)
Illinois jobs by city
Counts are job postings, not hires, from company career sites that Mogi's crawl found. Compares the 7 days to 2026-10-23 with the 7 days before them. Covers US, all states, all roles. Employers with fewer than five postings in the last eight weeks are grouped together and left out of the rankings. The company details come from the crawl's company profiles, where the crawl has one.
Written by Tomas Herrera of Mogi Research, with AI from the table above. Every figure in it comes from that table.
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