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Aurora, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$25.55/hr n=6
Full-time9$115k n=3—
Temporary4——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail121—$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants106——
Consumer Goods42—$25.85/hr n=6
Professional Services20——
Healthcare16——

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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