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Des Plaines, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants28
Retail21
Healthcare16$120k n=3
Manufacturing8$212k n=3
Transportation & Logistics6

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Retail21
  • Healthcare16
  • Manufacturing8
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified53 · 87%
  • Part-time4 · 7%
  • Contract3 · 5%
  • Full-time1 · 2%

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