Competitive Compensation Packages Jobs in Chicago, IL

Junior (0‑2 yrs) $80k–$110k, Mid‑level (3‑5 yrs) $110k–$150k, Senior (5‑8 yrs) $150k–$200k+, Principal/Director $200k–$300k+; ranges vary by geography and tech stack.

Core skills: Agile/Scrum, SQL, Tableau, AWS/Azure certifications, Python for data roles, and product analytics. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI‑ACP, and Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer boost marketability.

Yes—about 70% of openings offer full‑remote or hybrid arrangements, with remote collaboration tools like Slack, Jira, and Microsoft Teams standard across the industry.

Typical ladder: Product Manager → Senior PM → Director of Product → VP of Product; Cloud Architect → Lead Cloud Architect → Cloud Director → CTO; Data Scientist → Lead Data Scientist → Head of Data Science.

Demand spikes in AI/ML, cloud security, and sustainability tech; companies reward cross‑functional expertise; remote‑first cultures increase talent pools, driving higher compensation for scalable impact.