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Free archive of WageScape reports for IL NONMETROPOLITAN AREA. Latest free edition: Finance, October 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois Controller pay climbs as labor pool shrinks.
Finance
- October 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois Controller pay climbs as labor pool shrinks.
- September 2026 — Illinois finance jobs shrink statewide while specialist pay climbs.
- August 2026 — Rural Illinois payrolls soften even as statewide jobless rate falls.
Human Resources
- October 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois hiring tightens as workforce shrinks.
- September 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois hiring stays tight despite statewide payroll slowdown.
- August 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois pay gaps widen as statewide averages mislead.
Information Technology
- October 2026 — Downstate Illinois IT talent pool shrinks as state market tightens.
- September 2026 — Downstate IT pay splits sharply between support and security roles.
Life Sciences
- October 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois talent pool shrinks as regulatory pay climbs.
- September 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois labor shrinks while regulatory pay climbs sharply.
General Market Conditions
- October 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois loses workers faster than it loses jobs.
- September 2026 — Illinois jobless rate falls as workforce shrinks, not jobs grow
Restaurant Industry
- October 2026 — Downstate Illinois managers face a tightening market on flat pay.
- September 2026 — Downstate Illinois keeps its wage edge as Chicago costs climb.
- August 2026 — Nonmetro Illinois restaurants chase scarce talent as state labor market softens.