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Jobs in DeKalb, Illinois
114 active postings tracked in DeKalb, Illinois · collapsed to 112 roles.
DeKalb, Illinois Job Market Score
- 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)
DeKalb, Illinois job market overview (July 2026)
The DeKalb, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 114 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in DeKalb, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 69 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 696+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (8 of 114).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Northwestern Medicine, Panda Express, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
DeKalb, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in DeKalb, Illinois.
- 114Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 114Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary8 of 114
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 69dMedian agep90 696d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Registered Nurse15
- Store Supervisor / Manager11
- Retail Associate8
- Physician / Doctor7
- Crew / Cashier6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Stockers and Order Fillers1
Top sectors
- Healthcare55
- Retail32
- Food Service / Restaurants23
- Consumer Goods12
- Manufacturing2
- Telecommunications2
Employment mix
- Unspecified59 · 52%
- Full-time29 · 25%
- Part-time22 · 19%
- Contract3 · 3%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · DeKalb, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Emerging Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Walgreens · DeKalb, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Dekalb Restaurant Manager - Chili'sRestaurant Manager / GM
Chili's · DeKalb, Illinois · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Bartender - Dekalb Chili'sBartender / Barista
Chili's · DeKalb, Illinois · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Line Cook - Dekalb Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · DeKalb, Illinois · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Food Runner - Dekalb Chili'sFood Service
Chili's · DeKalb, Illinois · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Hobby Lobby Stores · DeKalb, Illinois · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 1 month ago
- Department ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Hobby Lobby Stores · DeKalb, Illinois · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 1 month ago
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Dycom Industries · DeKalb, Illinois · dycomind.jobs.hr.cloud.sap
posted 1 month ago