Jobs & Economy in Schaumburg

Schaumburg's economy runs on a real, genuine corporate-headquarters density and Illinois's largest shopping mall, not a bedroom-suburb commuter economy alone.

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A Real Corporate-Headquarters Density

Motorola Solutions, IKEA North America, Zurich North America, Paylocity, and Bectran are all real, currently-headquartered or major-employer-present in Schaumburg, spread across the Woodfield Corporate Center and Prairie Stone Business Park.

Woodfield Mall Anchors a Genuine Retail Economy

Woodfield Mall -- Illinois's largest shopping mall at roughly 2.2 million square feet and about 300 stores -- is a genuine regional employment and retail draw, not merely a local convenience center.

A Real, Diverse Workforce Base

Nearly 5,000 businesses employ more than 80,000 people in Schaumburg, spanning technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and professional services.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.