Jobs in Aurora, IL
263 active postings tracked in Aurora, IL · collapsed to 226 roles.
Aurora, IL Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
Aurora, IL job market overview (June 2026)
The Aurora, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 263 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Aurora, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 55 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1109+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (14 of 263).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 50% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Domino's Pizza, and Allied Universal.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Aurora, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Aurora, IL.
- 263Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 263Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 5%List salary14 of 263
- 50%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $75kMedian annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 55dMedian agep90 1109d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager36
- Retail Associate34
- Crew / Cashier15
- Food Service12
- Delivery Driver10
- Cook / Kitchen10
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Stockers and Order Fillers4
- Managers, All Other2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail121
- Food Service / Restaurants106
- Consumer Goods42
- Professional Services20
- Healthcare16
- Transportation & Logistics13
Employment mix
- Unspecified221 · 84%
- Part-time26 · 10%
- Full-time9 · 3%
- Temporary4 · 2%
- Contract3 · 1%
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Recent postings
- Beauty Consultant - Fox Valley S/CBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Aurora, IL · jobs.jcp.com
posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-2095158-2)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Aurora, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Operations Supervisor - Transportation - 12PM Start
Penske Truck Leasing · Aurora, IL · penske.jobs
$56k–$75k · posted 4 months ago
- Service ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Texas Roadhouse · Aurora, IL · careers.becomearoadie.com
$43k–$70k · posted 4 months ago
- Fine Jewelry Merchandise Supervisor - Fox Valley S/C
JCPenney · Aurora, IL · jobs.jcp.com
posted 4 months ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Texas Roadhouse · Aurora, IL · careers.becomearoadie.com
$43k–$70k · posted 4 months ago
- _2nd Assistant Manager - McCarronStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Aurora, IL · myjobs.adp.com
posted 4 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351026-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Aurora, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- BWW GO-ManagerFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Aurora, IL · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 5 months ago
- BWW GO- Shift LeaderFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Aurora, IL · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 5 months ago
- BWW GO-Crew MemberFood Service× 2 openings
Buffalo Wild Wings · Aurora, IL · careers.buffalowildwings.com
most recent posted 5 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service
Panera Bread · Aurora, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 5 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360701-3)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Aurora, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351361-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Aurora, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service
Panera Bread · Aurora, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 7 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen
Panera Bread · Aurora, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 7 months ago