Windy City residents in need of a job are in luck—holiday hiring in Chicago is underway, and major retailers are staffing up by the thousands.
Companies like Target, Macy’s, and Amazon are currently hiring for more than 10,000 seasonal roles in Chicago, according to a recent report from CBS Chicago.
Target recently shared plans to hire for 4,300 holiday positions in the Chicago region.
Macy’s will host two local in-person hiring events on Thursday, October 22 and Thursday, November 19 at its downtown store (111 N. State St.)
Additionally, Amazon has announced 300,000 new jobs nationwide and 9,000 jobs in Chicago, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities.
The holiday hiring surge comes at a time when U.S. unemployment is notably low, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. unemployment reached just 4.2% in September 2026, below the approximate historical average of 5.65% (1948-2026), according to figures from Trading Economics.
