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Berkeley, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Berkeley, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Berkeley, CA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 40 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Berkeley, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Berkeley, CA.

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Bartender / Barista5
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Pharmacy3
  • Engineering1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Bartenders5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Software Developers1

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Healthcare8
  • Retail7
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Financial Services2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36 · 90%
  • Part-time3 · 8%
  • Intern1 · 3%

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