Competitive Base Pay Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Life-Skills Special Education Teacher

Company: The Menta Education Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special…

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travel life insurance retirement plan

Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,287 per week

Company: GetMed Staffing, Inc.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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Manual Horizontal Boring Mill Operator

Company: Swingmaster Corporation

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Apr 22, 2025

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to determine machining specifications.

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Tax Senior - Financial Services Organization - State and Local Tax - Real Estate

Company: EY

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 20, 2025

A CPA certification, or good standing as a member of a state bar. Staying abreast of state & local tax developments and work to develop new and innovative…

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Marketing Manager

Company: Insurance Navy

Location: Bridgeview, IL

Posted Apr 23, 2025

Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools. Proven experience in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a related…

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travel 401(k)

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,606 per week

Company: AHS Staffing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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CNC Mill Machinist

Company: ERA Industries LLC

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Ability to use measuring tools including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, thread gages, bore gages, dial and test indicators and height gages.

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part time full time contract

Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,281 per week

Company: Supplemental Health Care

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Customer Service Representative

Company: Avenica

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Apr 24, 2025

Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Have 1+ year of customer service experience. Assisting with billing questions, scheduling sales and…

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Sous Chef

Company: Shaw's Crab House

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Posted Apr 24, 2025

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.

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hospital staffing agency full time

Travel Emergency Room RN - $1,620 per week

Company: Travel Nurses, Inc.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Manager, Ontology & Data Modeling

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 22, 2025

Understand and leverage technology and end-state architecture vision in partnership with Technology, Machine Learning, and other Capital One teams to support…

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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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