Competitive Pay Jobs in Chicago, IL

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travel 401(k)

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,468 per week

Company: AHS Staffing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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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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contract travel 401(k)

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,218 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare

Location: East Chicago, Indiana

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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Sales and Marketing Representative

Company: SERVPRO

Location: Broadview, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

In this role you will be meeting with potential customers to help develop our customer base and exceed sales goals via route selling, continuing education…

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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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Data Analyst - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each…

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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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staffing agency contract travel

Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,735 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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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 typical salary ranges for Competitive Pay roles at different seniority levels?
Junior (0‑2 years) $90k‑$120k, Mid‑level (3‑5 years) $120k‑$160k, Senior (6‑10 years) $160k‑$220k, Lead (10+ years) $220k‑$280k, Principal/Architect $280k‑$350k, and VP/CTO $350k‑$500k+. Regional premiums apply in tech hubs like SF, NYC, and Austin.
What skills and certifications are most valuable for Competitive Pay roles?
Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go; deep knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑learn for ML; Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker for Cloud; CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab; security frameworks like Zero‑Trust and tools like Splunk. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Certified Ethical Hacker, TensorFlow Developer Certificate, and PMP for project leadership.
Can I work remotely in Competitive Pay positions?
Yes—over 70% of Competitive Pay roles offer full remote or hybrid options. Many companies provide remote‑first policies for software, data, and security roles, while on‑site requirements are rare for Cloud Architecture and DevOps positions that need on‑prem integration. Check the location field in each listing for remote flags.
What career paths can I expect after starting in Competitive Pay roles?
Typical progression goes: Junior Engineer → Mid‑level Engineer → Senior Engineer → Tech Lead → Principal Engineer/Architect → VP/CTO. Each step adds leadership, architecture design, and strategic responsibilities. Lateral moves into product management or data science leadership are also common for high‑pay professionals.
What industry trends are shaping Competitive Pay roles?
Fast‑moving AI/ML model deployment, multi‑cloud strategies, edge AI, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), DevSecOps integration, and AI‑driven automation of security and ops. Companies reward professionals who can architect hybrid cloud, implement MLOps pipelines, and secure data pipelines with zero‑trust principles.

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