Hoping to take home a bigger paycheck in 2017? Then you may want to not only change jobs, but also change locations. According to Glassdoor’s latest Local Pay Report, Chicago had the fastest year-over-year rise in median base pay of all major metropolitan areas studied.
While overall U.S. base pay slowed to a 2.7 percent increase of $51,750 in December (compared to November’s 3.1 percent growth), Chicago’s median salary increased year-over-year by a rate of 4.0 percent to $56,635. Houston, Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, on the other hand, all saw year-over-year growth rates decline compared to November.
[Related: 5 Jobs with the Biggest Pay Gains & Declines Now]
And don’t worry — these bumps in salary aren’t just limited to software engineers, data scientists and other highly specialized positions. Pay is increasing all across the board, from education to retail and beyond. Here are a few notable positions with rapidly growing base salaries in Chicago:
-
Construction Laborer, 11.7 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $42,356)
-
Customer Service Manager, 9.6 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $56,140)
-
Warehouse Associate, 9.4 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $52,131)
-
Recruiter, 8.9 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $53,796)
-
Graphic Designer, 7.2 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $50,062)
-
Teacher, 7.0 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $53,154)
-
Cashier, 6.6 percent YoY Growth (Median base pay $30,410)
Combine those higher salaries with Chicago’s relatively affordable cost of living compared to other major metro areas, and professionals in the Windy City are living large. And with over 156,000 jobs available (up 17.7 percent since last year), you could be too. So if you’re willing to embrace the Midwest winter for a higher paycheck (and some fabulous shopping, dining and culture to boot), check out available jobs in Chicago here.
Related Blogs
-
May 22, 2018No CS degree? For…
Resume-based tech hiring may soon be a thing of the past, as companies seek out developer talent in a competitive..
-
May 18, 2018Are You Impressing Employers?
You want career fulfillment, but with minimum effort. That’s the message I get when there’s nothing in your resume, social..
-
Apr 15, 2017Getting Hired Now is…
, 87 percent of passive and active candidates are open to new jobs – mostly because they are looking..
-
Apr 15, 2017Writing Your Resume
It has long been common belief that a college degree not only opens doors to advancement in your chosen field,..
-
Mar 27, 2017Can’t Get a Promotion?
Recently, we at Recruiter.com teamed up with Wyzant, the largest online marketplace for one-to-one instruction in the U.S., in..
-
Jan 12, 2017How To Introduce Yourself…
Congrats on landing an interview! Let’s do one final walk-through to make sure you’re all set. Have you…. You’re in..
-
Jan 11, 201711 Awesome Companies That…
Gallup says Americans spend an average of 47 hours per week at work, if not more (the average post-graduate physician..
-
Jan 10, 2017How to Master the…
We’ve all heard the sayings: “Don’t talk about yourself, people won’t like you,” “A job well-done speaks for itself,” “Humility..
-
Jan 6, 2017
Back to Work? 2017…
The economy is bustling and the job market needs your skills and talents; 2017 is your year to get back..
-
Jan 6, 2017
8 Ways to Live…
How many times have you vowed to yourself, saying: “Ok, this is the year that I’m going to get organized!”..
-
Jan 5, 2017
Bosses Reveal: 7 Things…
You want a promotion this year—but you’re not sure what moves will make it happen. You’re in luck, because while..
-
Jan 4, 2017
11 New Year’s Resolutions…
How do you demonstrate that you’re ready for a ? If you’re a new professional, hoping to advance to a..
-
Jan 2, 2017
10 Jobs Hiring Like…
The Baby Boomers are aging and aching. While that’s bad news for their tennis game, it’s a boon for a..
-
Jan 2, 2017
11 Awesome Companies Hiring…
Ride the wave of New Year’s excitement into a new job for 2017! Recruiters have come back from holiday vacations eager..
-
Dec 30, 2016
5 Ways to Eliminate…
For many job seekers, the thought of negotiating the terms of a proposed compensation package inspires a flurry of discomfort...
-
Dec 29, 2016
10 Most Notable Executives…
First, a toast. Let us raise our Venti non-fat chai latte whatevers to Howard Schultz, who’s leaving Starbucks for the..
-
Oct 4, 2016Writing a Resume: Be…
Writing a resume is one of the most important skills you should hone as an aspiring employee. In the past,..