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. ​

Defined STEM Lesson Alignment

Actuary: Hurricane Relief | Grade 7
​Actuary: Car Insurance | Grade 11

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