Healthcare Jobs in Chicago
Across 985 live Healthcare listings, median advertised pay is $124K (75th percentile $185K), based on the 695 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are UChicago Medicine (71), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (66), Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group (26).
985+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
985+ Healthcare Jobs in Chicago Available Now
These 695 roles pay ~$124k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Healthcare Jobs in Chicago: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Chicago offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking healthcare jobs in chicago. With 985+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Healthcare Jobs in Chicago on this page have an average score of 5.6/10, with 15% with no on-call requirements, 45% with no weekends, 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for healthcare jobs in chicago include Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Thresholds, Discovery Behavioral Health, United Dental Partners, and more. Positions span healthcare jobs chicago. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for healthcare jobs in chicago, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 38,654+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Healthcare jobs in Chicago.
How much do healthcare earn in Chicago?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of healthcare. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid healthcare jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current healthcare listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which healthcare jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every healthcare role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 15% with no on-call and 45% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring healthcare in Chicago right now?
Employers currently hiring for healthcare roles include Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Thresholds, Discovery Behavioral Health, United Dental Partners, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many healthcare jobs in chicago are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 985 healthcare positions in Chicago listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Healthcare Jobs in Chicago
UChicago Medicine71 open roles here · WLB 54/100- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare66 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group26 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Abb Vie25 open roles here · WLB 71/100Humboldt Park Health24 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab23 open roles here · WLB 53/100UHS19 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Midwest Express Clinic18 open roles here · WLB 58/100