Competitive Base Pay Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Servitas Management Group, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

During performance of duties, documents and reports items to Management requiring repair or any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility or students,…

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ERP Project Manager – PLEX

Company: Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

A bachelor’s degree in an information systems field, such as CIS, BIS or MIS degree and 5-10 years’ experience as a business analyst, software developer or…

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Urologist - Andrology Infertility

Company: Loyola Medicine

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted May 26, 2025

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DoD SkillBridge: Carrier Sales Representative

Company: US Foods, Inc.

Location: Rosemont, IL

Posted May 25, 2025

Engaging carriers to sell freight and developing relationships with new and existing carriers in support of our customer base. HS diploma or GED required.

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Principal Platform Engineer

Company: Avant, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

As a team member, you will be developing tools to create and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate the management of complex service-oriented applications,…

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Field Service Technician (Injection Molding)

Company: Accelera

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

Valid passport and driver's license with a clean driving record. Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills; ability to read schematics.

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Building/Refrigeration Engineer

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

Current valid driver's license. In addition, this role is responsible for advanced installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of building equipment…

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Security and Facilities Lead

Company: KITH

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

Handles undesired conduct, violations of building policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of guests, employees, patrons, and property.

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Company: myDermRecruiter

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted May 25, 2025

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Data Scientist 1

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account…

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CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver: $1,000 BONUS & Avg $1,500+/wk!

Company: U.S. Xpress

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

SAP drivers are not eligible for hire. Drive DEDICATED with U.S. Xpress: $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS and get HOME WEEKLY! Newer equipment averaging 18 Months.

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Security & Safety Officer - Evening Shift

Company: Loyola University Health System

Location: Berwyn, IL

Posted May 27, 2025

General - Valid Illinois driver's license. Specify Degree(s): Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security Admin, Fire Services or related field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Competitive Base Pay roles by seniority level?
Junior: $80k-$110k; Mid‑Level: $110k-$150k; Senior: $150k-$200k; Lead: $200k-$250k; Principal: $250k-$300k+. Ranges shift 10-15% higher in tech hubs like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York, and can dip 5-10% in smaller markets.
Which technical skills and certifications are most valuable for Competitive Base Pay positions?
Core coding fluency in Python, Java, Go, or Rust; cloud proficiency with AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, or GCP Associate Cloud Engineer; container & orchestration expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker; CI/CD mastery with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins; security credentials such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Security Specialty; data science certifications like TensorFlow Developer or AWS Certified Data Analytics.
How common is remote work for Competitive Base Pay roles?
Over 70% of listings allow fully remote work, especially in cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, and security. Hybrid models typically require 1‑2 on‑site days per week, while some on‑prem roles still mandate on‑site presence for compliance or infrastructure maintenance.
What career progression paths exist within Competitive Base Pay roles?
Typical ladder: Junior → Mid‑Level → Senior → Lead → Principal. Engineers may transition into Solution Architecture, Technical Program Management, or Security Leadership. Product Managers often move to Senior PM, Director, or VP of Product. Continuous learning and impact on revenue or scale are key promotion drivers.
What industry trends are shaping Competitive Base Pay salaries?
Demand is rising for AI/ML specialists, serverless architects, and edge‑computing engineers. Cloud‑native technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps are premium. Cybersecurity remains a high‑pay niche, especially for threat‑intel and cloud‑security roles. Remote hiring and diversity initiatives further push salary parity and transparency.

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