Sign-On Bonus Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Theatrical Head Carpenter

Company: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

Help supervise crews at both union and non-union venues, leading and participating in truck calls, load-ins, work calls, maintenance calls, technical rehearsals…

Senior Project Manager - Interiors - Chicago

Company: Michael Page

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field. My client desires hard-working individuals who can be mentored and develop with senior level…

Maintenance Trades Specialist II, Electrician

Company: Advocate Aurora Health

Location: Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

Trade/Tech School Trades Certificate or trades or industry recognized certification/license requiring Continuing Education Units or periodic renewal to maintain…

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 19, 2025

Translate technical risks into business terms to promote effective communication and develop and coach teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk.

Residential Plumber Apprentice

Company: LaCassa Plumbing

Location: Westmont, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

3+ years of residential plumbing experience. Performance-Based Pay – Earn $22-$50 per hour. Great Benefits – We offer a 401K and health, dental, and vision…

Finisher Painter

Company: Creative Contractors

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

Reliable vehicle & valid driver’s license. This role involves working on construction sites, performing both interior and exterior painting tasks.

Sous Chef

Company: LUXBAR

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

Train and develop kitchen staff; train cooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.

Commercial HVAC Technician

Company: Longterm Health Management Services

Location: Skokie, IL

Posted Jun 19, 2025

This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with various HVAC equipment and tools.

Cybersecurity Metrics Analyst

Company: paypal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 18, 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…

Residential Plumber

Company: LaCassa Plumbing

Location: Westmont, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

3+ years of residential plumbing experience. Performance-Based Pay – Earn $80K-$150K/year based on results. Great Benefits – We offer a 401K and health, dental,…

Assistant Carpenter

Company: Chicago Theatre Group Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 18, 2025

Valid driver’s license required. Work all load out, load in and tech note calls as scheduled by the TD staff. Collaborate with TD staff and other shop staff to…

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Peds

Company: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 19, 2025

Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart…

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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