Property Manager Jobs in Illinois

Property Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in residential, commercial, and mixed-use portfolio management and hiring from entry-level leasing coordinators through senior portfolio directors. Chicago anchors the market with the deepest volume of listings, while Naperville and Schaumburg serve as significant suburban hubs where corporate campus and multi-family demand is strong. Established employers with lasting Illinois footprints include Equity Residential, Inland Real Estate Group, and Draper and Kramer, with the most consistent openings in multi-family residential, commercial asset management, and homeowners association administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles115+
Top employer5T Management
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring44
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Apartment Management Consultants
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Apartment Management Consultants
Decatur, Illinois
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$65k - $69k/yr

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Peak Properties
Assistant Property Manager (Hyde Park Portfolio)
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Assistant Property Manager (Hyde Park Portfolio)
Peak Properties
Chicago, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$53k - $65k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Peak Properties
Assistant Property Manager
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Assistant Property Manager
Peak Properties
Chicago, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$53k - $65k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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On-Site Property Manager
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On-Site Property Manager
Ironhold Asset Management
Du Quoin, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$45k - $55k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Imperial Realty Co.
Senior Commercial Property Manager
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Imperial Realty Co.
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Senior Commercial Property Manager
Imperial Realty Co.
Chicago, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$115k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Property Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Evanston
3 jobs
Rockford
3 jobs
Champaign
3 jobs
Bloomington
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Lombard
2 jobs
Roselle
2 jobs
Palatine
2 jobs

Property Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

5T Management
5T Management6 open roles
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HHDC4 open roles
Evergreen Real Estate
Evergreen Real Estate4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in property manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois Leasing Agent License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field preferred by most Illinois employers
  • Experience managing multi-family residential or commercial properties in the Illinois market
  • Familiarity with Illinois landlord-tenant law, the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, and state lease regulations
  • Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio, or MRI for Illinois portfolio tracking
  • Strong vendor coordination and maintenance oversight experience for Illinois building operations and compliance

Property Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a property manager in Illinois?

In Illinois, property managers who negotiate or execute leases on behalf of others are required to hold an active Leasing Agent License or a Managing Broker License, both issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The leasing agent path requires completing a state-approved pre-license course and passing the licensing exam. Many employers also prefer candidates who hold designations such as the Certified Property Manager credential from the Institute of Real Estate Management, which has a strong chapter presence in the Chicago area.

How much do property managers make in Illinois?

Property managers in Illinois earn a median of about $74,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,570 for the lowest 10% to over $143,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire property managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring property managers in Illinois right now include 5T Management, HHDC, and Evergreen Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's large multi-family and commercial real estate sector means established firms with deep local portfolios are among the most consistent sources of ongoing openings.

Which Illinois cities have the most property manager jobs?

Chicago, Evanston, and Rockford lead for property manager openings in Illinois. Chicago's concentration of large residential portfolios, corporate campuses, and mixed-use developments drives the majority of listings, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings tied to the dense suburban office and multi-family market along the Interstate 88 and Route 53 corridors where major employers and property management firms maintain regional operations.

Are there remote property manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. About 19% of property manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role, which typically requires on-site inspections, tenant meetings, and vendor oversight. The portions of the work most likely to be done remotely are administrative functions such as lease processing, financial reporting, and owner communications rather than day-to-day building operations.

How can I get hired as a property manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a leasing consultant or assistant property manager role at a large multi-family operator, where on-the-job training is built into the hiring model. Chicago-area firms such as Equity Residential and Draper and Kramer regularly bring in candidates from adjacent roles in customer service, hospitality, or retail who demonstrate strong people skills and attention to detail. Completing Illinois's leasing agent pre-license course before applying signals seriousness and satisfies a regulatory requirement that most employers will need you to meet anyway.

Where can I find and apply to property manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to property manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago, the suburbs, and downstate markets. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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