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Jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois
65 active postings tracked in Des Plaines, Illinois · collapsed to 45 roles.
Des Plaines, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $136k national)
- Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 11 added vs 1 removed)
- Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)
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 65 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and shift supervisor / service lead, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 25% of postings in Des Plaines, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 131+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (4 of 65).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $120k.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Domino's Pizza, and Panera Bread.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in food service and shift supervisor / service lead.
- 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.
- 65Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 16Open 30+ days25% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary4 of 65
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $120kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 131d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service7
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
- Delivery Driver5
- Pharmacy5
- Cook / Kitchen5
- Store Supervisor / Manager3
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Managers, All Other3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Customer Service Representatives2
- Pharmacy Technicians2
- Parking Attendants1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants31
- Retail23
- Healthcare18
- Manufacturing7
- Transportation & Logistics6
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified58 · 89%
- Part-time4 · 6%
- Contract2 · 3%
- Full-time1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist
Honeywell · Des Plaines, Illinois · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
$128k–$164k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- BEER-WINE-LIQR/CLERKStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Des Plaines, Illinois · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 6 openings
Walgreens · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 8 hours ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · DES PLAINES, IL, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 5 openings
Walgreens · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- To-Go Specialist
Outback Steakhouse · DES PLAINES, IL, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 9 hours ago
- Customer Service Associate× 4 openings
Walgreens · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago