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Aurora, IL Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 36 added vs 1 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (30% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)

Aurora, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Aurora, IL job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 234 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Aurora, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Aurora, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23$41k n=3$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Temporary5——
Contract4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail123—$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants110$70k n=4—
Consumer Goods43—$25.85/hr n=6
Healthcare25——
Transportation & Logistics11——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate35
  • Store Supervisor / Manager31
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Food Service12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail123
  • Food Service / Restaurants110
  • Consumer Goods43
  • Healthcare25
  • Transportation & Logistics11
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified194 · 83%
  • Part-time23 · 10%
  • Full-time8 · 3%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 2%

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