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Jobs in Darien, Illinois
30 active postings tracked in Darien, Illinois · collapsed to 25 roles.
Darien, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 5 added vs 1 removed)
Darien, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Darien, Illinois job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 30 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and pharmacy, with retail as the leading sector.
- 43% of postings in Darien, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 5 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 18 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3056+ days.
- 27% of postings list a salary range (8 of 30).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, PetSmart, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and pharmacy.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Darien, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Darien, Illinois.
- 30Active postings
- 5Posted this week
- 13Open 30+ days43% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 27%List salary8 of 30
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 18dMedian agep90 3056d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate4
- Pharmacy3
- Crew / Cashier2
- Store Supervisor / Manager2
- Food Service1
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Management1
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
- Light Truck Drivers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail25
- Consumer Goods9
- Healthcare8
- Food Service / Restaurants4
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified13 · 43%
- Part-time11 · 37%
- Intern4 · 13%
- Full-time2 · 7%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Mobile Associate, Retail Sales
T-Mobile · Darien, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 days ago
- Branch General Manager - Bench (North Division)
Lowe's · Darien, Illinois · talent.lowes.com
$101k · posted 5 days ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Darien, Illinois · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360511-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Darien, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351156-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Darien, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Darien, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Darien, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03323Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Darien, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 03323Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Darien, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Darien, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Darien, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 3 openings
Walgreens · Darien, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Darien, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Community Management Intern× 2 openings
Walgreens · Darien, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Summer Pharmacy Intern× 2 openings
Walgreens · Darien, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Darien, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Shortage Control Part Time
Burlington Stores · Darien, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Darien, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago