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Carol Stream, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 4 added vs 0 removed)

Carol Stream, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Carol Stream, IL job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 39 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Carol Stream, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Carol Stream, IL.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Truck Driver (CDL)3
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Retail14
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Healthcare3
  • Technology1
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified24 · 62%
  • Part-time8 · 21%
  • Full-time6 · 15%
  • Contract1 · 3%

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