Sign-On Bonus Jobs in Chicago, IL

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CONSTRUCTION LABORER (SUB-FOREMAN)

Company: City of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required. Completion of the City of Chicago’s Laborer – Apprentice Program plus one year of work experience as a…

Visual Designer

Company: Rise

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

0–2 years of professional experience in visual design, presentation design, or a related creative field. You’ll work closely with strategists, planners, and…

Facilities - Janitor

Company: Brooklyn Boulders

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Stock locker rooms and bathrooms with soap, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoos and other amenities as-needed. We live and breathe our CORE VALUES.

Commercial HVAC Service Manager

Company: Bedco Mechanical

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

This role is ideal for a field-experienced technician ready to step into a leadership role—or a current service manager who still enjoys rolling up their…

Public Health Nurse - Addison

Company: DuPage County Health Department

Location: Addison, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Perform screenings (perinatal depression, social determinants of health, ages and stages). Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the State of Illinois.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Company: The Chicago Housing Authority

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or a related business field and at least two (2) years of accounting…

Maintenance Electrician

Company: Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

Location: Niles, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

You will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical maintenance issues in industrial equipment and processes proper instruments appropriate to the voltages and…

Project Accountant

Company: Expansive

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

This position is intended as an entry-level position with potential for growth into a Property Accountant.  Approve and process invoices for payment.

Sales Associate - Central Region

Company: Benjamin Moore & Co

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Valid driver's license and a good driving record. Manage temporarily assigned territory, including scheduling, territory organization, and managing CRM/…

Client Service Specialist

Company: KEYENCE

Location: Itasca, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Receive and route calls to the appropriate product specialist or group. With excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong sense of urgency, the…

PROJECT MANAGER - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Company: Full Circle Communities

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

5 years of experience in the affordable housing field, 3 of which must be direct experience in affordable housing development. Close-out and Hand-off.

Window Treatment Sales Consultant - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Company: 3 Day Blinds

Location: Elmwood Park, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. You’ll receive 4-weeks of paid, world class training and be provided with state of the…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges and sign‑on bonuses by seniority?
Entry‑level positions (0–2 years) typically offer $70,000–$90,000 base with a $5,000–$10,000 sign‑on bonus. Mid‑level engineers (3–5 years) see $100,000–$140,000 base plus $10,000–$20,000 bonus. Senior and lead roles (5+ years) command $150,000–$200,000 base with $20,000–$35,000 sign‑on incentives.
What skills and certifications are most valued?
High demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert), data science proficiency (Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, TensorFlow Developer), and security credentials (Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISSP). Proficiency in container orchestration (Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and modern programming languages (Go, Rust, Python) further boosts offer potential.
Can I work remotely in sign‑on bonus roles?
Yes—over 70% of sign‑on bonus positions allow full‑time remote work or hybrid arrangements. Companies provide virtual onboarding, 24/7 VPN access, and remote‑first culture tools like Slack, Zoom, and GitHub Copilot to support distributed teams.
How does a sign‑on bonus affect career progression?
A sign‑on bonus can fund continued education, certifications, or side projects that accelerate skill growth. It also signals a company’s confidence in your impact, often correlating with faster promotion timelines and increased equity grants.
What industry trends are driving sign‑on bonus demand?
The surge in AI model deployment, edge computing, and zero‑trust security frameworks is pushing companies to secure senior talent quickly. Additionally, the shift to serverless architectures and multi‑cloud strategies amplifies the need for engineers who can manage complex, cross‑platform environments, leading to higher sign‑on incentives.

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