Top 6 Careers in Demand in Illinois​

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS, APPLICATIONS
34%
93%
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $34,140
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $93,510
FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR OF OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT WORKERS
FINANCIAL MANAGERS
54%
100%
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, Associates Degree, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $54,810
Minimum Education Requirements: Four Year Bachelor's Degree
Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $117,830
LOAN OFFICERS
FINANCIAL ANALYSTS
68%
78%
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, Associates Degree, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $68,250
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $78,070
Actuarial
Defined STEM Lesson Alignment
Actuarial
Actuaries analyze data and make models in order to predict the probability of the financial impact of uncertain events. ​
Pinnacle Actuaries Classroom Connection
Defined STEM Lesson Alignment

Career Pathways

SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS
Personal Financial Advisors
Tax Preparation Specialists
Sales Agents
Securities,Commodities
Investment Advisors
Brokerage Representatives
Development Officers
Securities/Investments
Analysts
​Stock Brokers
BUSINESS FINANCE
Accountants
Financial Analysts
Treasurers, Controllers and Chief Revenue
Agents
Auditors
Economists
Tax Auditors
Collectors
Revenue Agents
Benefits Specialists
Real Estate Analysts
Certified Purchasing Professionals
Client Managers
BANKING SERVICES
Credit Analysts
Loan Officers
Account Representatives
Tellers
Loan Processors
Customer Service Reps
Data Processors
Internal Auditors
Compliance Officers
Title Researchers & Examiners
Abstractors
Repossession Agents
Network Service Representatives
Operations Managers
Debt Counselors
INSURANCE
Claims Representatives, Examiners,
and Investigators
Insurance Appraisers
Underwriters
Actuaries
Sales Agents
Customer Service Agents
Processing Clerks
Direct Marketing Representatives
Insurance Brokers 
Loss Prevention Specialists