Illinois Government Jobs
Illinois has 3,442 open government jobs as of October 26, 2026, from 182 employers; the median advertised salary is $73,655.
Browse 3,442 government jobs in Illinois — state, county, and city positions with advertised salary data.
Search Illinois Government Jobs →- Open jobs
- 3,442
- Employers
- 182
- New in 30 days
- 2,116
- Median pay
- $73,655
- Middle half
- $51K–$101K
Who's hiring
| Employer | Open | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Schools | 1,169 | $51,213 |
| United States Postal Service | 266 | $45,531 |
| The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory | 185 | $38,896 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 132 | $87,521 |
| CGS Federal | 120 | $124,800 |
Kind of work
| Category | Open |
|---|---|
| Education | 930 |
| Administrative | 549 |
| Skilled Trades | 272 |
| Engineering | 255 |
| Information Technology | 229 |
- Rural Carr Assoc Srv Reg Rte Athens PoUnited States Postal Service · Athens, IL · $46K - $46K
- Class size BIL Teaching AsstChicago Public Schools · IL · $36K - $55K
- Golf Automotive MechanicCommander, Navy Installations Command · Great Lakes, IL · $23.37 - $23.37
- Test Equipment Engineering - Electrical/Software Engineer (Onsite)RTX (Raytheon) · US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1 · $69K - $131K
- Special Ed Classroom Assist (SPED Instruction)Chicago Public Schools · IL · $42K - $61K
- Assistant Regional Director, CM-0570-00 (Chicago Regional Office) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation · Chicago, IL · $180K - $278K
- Temporary Teacher (Oct-Jan) SY 26-27 K-2 Special Ed LBS1 TeacherChicago Public Schools · IL · $64K - $83K
- Sr. Director, HR Business PartnerOpenGov · US | Illinois | Chicago · $200K - $246K
- Class Size Teaching AsstChicago Public Schools · IL · $36K - $55K
- Administrative Support Assistant (CYS) (Developmental) NF-02/03United States Army Installation Management Command · Rock Island, IL · $17.82 - $25.78
- Rural Carr Assoc Srv Reg Rte Albion PoUnited States Postal Service · Albion, IL · $46K - $46K
- Regional Sales ManagerTeledyne FLIR · US - Woodridge, IL · $109K - $146K
- Mail Handler Assistant Champaign Il LpcUnited States Postal Service · Champaign, IL · $40K - $40K
- Class Size Teaching AsstChicago Public Schools · IL · $36K - $55K
- Rural Carr Assoc Srv Reg Rte Sullivan PoUnited States Postal Service · Sullivan, IL · $46K - $46K
- Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, Life SciencesDatabricks · Remote - Illinois · $312K - $428K
- Lead Forensic ScientistCity of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $90K - $90K
- Bio Equip Support SpecVeterans Health Administration · Marion, IL · $49K - $116K
- Bus ServicerChicago Transit Authority (Cta) · IL · $24.52 - $37.73
- Data EngineerBooz Allen Hamilton · O'Fallon, IL · $62K - $141K
- Bio Equip Support SpecVeterans Health Administration · Marion, IL · $49K - $116K
- Special Ed Classroom AssistantChicago Public Schools · IL · $42K - $61K
- Rural Carr Assoc Srv Reg Rte Saint Charles PoUnited States Postal Service · Saint Charles, IL · $46K - $46K
- Sr. Growth Marketing SpecialistOpenGov · US | Illinois | Chicago · $80K - $110K
Frequently asked questions
What do government jobs in Illinois pay?
The median advertised salary for government jobs in Illinois on Ayla is $73,655 a year as of October 26, 2026; the middle half pay $51,175 to $101,250.
Who is hiring the most government jobs in Illinois?
As of October 26, 2026, the employers with the most open government jobs in Illinois on Ayla are Chicago Public Schools (1,169), United States Postal Service (266) and The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory (185).
How many new government jobs in Illinois were posted in the last 30 days?
2,116 of the 3,442 open government jobs in Illinois on Ayla were added in the 30 days before October 26, 2026.