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Jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois
61 active postings tracked in Des Plaines, Illinois · collapsed to 45 roles.
Des Plaines, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($143k vs $135k national)
- Most postings refresh within a month (26% open 30+ days)
- Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
Des Plaines, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Des Plaines, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 61 active job postings tracked here, 26% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and pharmacy, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 26% of postings in Des Plaines, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 6 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 130+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (8 of 61).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $143k.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Domino's Pizza, and Honeywell.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in food service and pharmacy.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Des Plaines, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Des Plaines, Illinois.
- 61Active postings
- 6Posted this week
- 16Open 30+ days26% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 13%List salary8 of 61
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $143kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 130d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service7
- Pharmacy5
- Cook / Kitchen5
- Delivery Driver4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Store Supervisor / Manager3
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Managers, All Other3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Pharmacy Technicians2
- Customer Service Representatives2
- Parking Attendants1
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Retail21
- Healthcare16
- Manufacturing8
- Transportation & Logistics6
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified53 · 87%
- Part-time4 · 7%
- Contract3 · 5%
- Full-time1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Automotive Finance ManagerFinance
Hertz · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.hertzcareers.com
$166k · posted 1 day ago
- Advanced Practice Clinician NP PA - Internal MedicinePhysician / Doctor× 2 openings
Ascension · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.ascension.org
$120k · most recent posted 2 days ago
- Lead R&D Engr/Scientist
Honeywell · Des Plaines, Illinois · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
$141k–$212k · posted 2 days ago
- Sr Director Program Management (UOP Aftermarket Services)Director
Honeywell · Des Plaines, Illinois · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
$250k–$305k · posted 4 days ago
- Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist
Honeywell · Des Plaines, Illinois · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
$142k–$177k · posted 1 week ago
- Automotive Sales Consultant
Hertz · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.hertzcareers.com
$81k · posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 week ago
- BaristaFood Service× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Des Plaines, Illinois · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver(02708) - 1169 Lee StDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(02708) - 1169 Lee StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(02880) - 641 West Golf RoadStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- General Manager(02880) - 641 West Golf RoadDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- General Manager(02708) - 1169 Lee StDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Delivery Driver(02880) - 611 West Golf RoadDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Resident Admissions Coordinator
Ascension · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.ascension.org
$47k · posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Pizza Hut · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Commercial Driver – Part Time
AutoZone · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.autozone.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A
XPO Logistics · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.xpo.com
posted 2 weeks ago