Chicago is home to three major financial and futures exchanges, including the Chicago Stock Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (the “Merc”).

In addition to the exchanges, Chicago and the surrounding areas house many major brokerage firms and insurance companies, such as Allstate and Zurich North America.

Chicago also has the largest high-technology and information-technology industry employment in the United States.

Quick Facts

Population: 2,869,121
 

Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 35.2

 Homeownership Rate: 43.8%

Median Salaries (5 Years Experience)

1. Advertising Sales Agents: $51,290+ commission
2. Sales Managers (non-retail): $87,780+ commission
3. Financial Services Sales Agents: $82,410+ commission
4. Sales Reps. Technical & Scientific Products: $72,230+ commission
5. Sales Engineers: $72,710+ commission

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