5 Illinois Businesses Named To “Best Companies To Work For” List

Although none of us have the legal right to a great job that we love, life would sure be a lot better if everyone got up in the morning looking forward to heading off to work.

If you’re not exactly thrilled with your current job situation, the good news to brighten your workweek is that you don’t necessarily have to leave Illinois to find yourself a better workplace.

In fact, five Illinois-based companies just landed on the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, which means that some of the very best workplaces in the entire country are right here in our backyard.

The companies representing Illinois this year are AbbVie, CDW, Hyatt Hotels, Salesforce, and World Wide Technology, a mix of healthcare, tech, hospitality, and consulting giants that all scored high marks from their own employees.

The Things Employees Love About Their Companies Aren't Just About Salaries And Perks

Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work to survey employees directly, measuring things like trust in leadership, workplace culture, respect, and overall job satisfaction. So when a company makes the list, it means the people who actually work there are saying that it's a pretty great place to work, not just because of money or benefits.

And while it might be tempting to assume you need to head to Silicon Valley, Texas, or New York to find that kind of environment, Illinois continues to prove otherwise. The state is already home to dozens of Fortune 500 headquarters, with Chicago serving as a major hub for corporate innovation and opportunity.

What Makes The Illinois Companies On This Year's List Special Is The Variety Of Jobs

You’ve got AbbVie representing the medical and pharmaceutical world, CDW flying the flag for IT and business services, Hyatt Hotels showing hospitality can still treat employees well, and companies like Salesforce and World Wide Technology highlighting the continued growth of tech-driven workplaces.

In other words, no matter your skill set, whether it's healthcare, tech, customer service, or corporate operations, there are top-tier options right here in Illinois.

So the next time you’re sitting at your desk wondering if there’s something better out there…there probably is. And it might be closer than you think.