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Countryside, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 3% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (94% open 30+ days)

Countryside, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Countryside, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 31 active job postings tracked here, 94% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Countryside, IL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5$25.85/hr n=5
Temporary2
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants20
Retail11$25.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods7$25.85/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Server / Host3
  • Retail Associate2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Dishwashers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Retail11
  • Consumer Goods7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified22 · 71%
  • Part-time5 · 16%
  • Temporary2 · 6%
  • Full-time2 · 6%

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