Sign-On Bonus Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Clinical Diagnostician

Company: The Place for Children with Autism

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Active (or license-eligible) Clinical Psychologist license in Illinois. Lead the design and implementation of workflows, documentation practices, and service…

Cashier

Company: Mariano's

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and…

Cashier

Company: Mariano's

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and…

CDL A Truck Driver- Increased Driver Pay

Company: PAM Transport

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Earn more at PAM Transport, with our newly increased driver pay. Retirement plan w/ company matching. 3 months of CDL-A Tractor Trailer experience in the last…

Retail Sales Associate

Company: Korn Ferry RPO for Tempur Sealy

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Posted May 03, 2025

During the first year of employment, your paid time off will be pro-rated based on date of hire unless otherwise dictated by state or local law.

Chicago Tutor/Teacher – All Subjects

Company: Grade Potential Tutoring

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Professional independence – use your own materials and teaching methods. Willing to travel within your preferred local radius to meet the student (typically 5-…

Assistant Director of Nursing

Company: Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in this state. Coordinates an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the RAI process…

Software Engineer

Company: Wellbe Senior Medical

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 06, 2025

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field. Design and develop software systems responsible for integrating and maintaining data integrity among…

Sr. Golang Software Engineer - Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE -

Company: Comcast Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field. Design and develop client-facing audience products, features, and applications using…

Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Mobile Development

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 05, 2025

Develop iOS client code solutions that deliver on Product Strategy and adhere to established engineering best practices, design guidelines and principles.

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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