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Jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois
93 active postings tracked in Des Plaines, Illinois · collapsed to 89 roles.
Des Plaines, 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)
- Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
Des Plaines, Illinois job market overview (June 2026)
The Des Plaines, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 93 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Des Plaines, 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 50 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 459+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (10 of 93).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $110k.
- The most active employers right now are Sam's Club, Domino's Pizza, and Sysco.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in food service and cook / kitchen.
- 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.
- 93Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 93Open 30+ days100% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 11%List salary10 of 93
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $110kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 50dMedian agep90 459d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service7
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Pharmacy3
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Warehouse / Stocker3
- Crew / Cashier3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other1
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1
- Parking Attendants1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants40
- Retail33
- Manufacturing15
- Transportation & Logistics15
- Healthcare8
- Consumer Goods6
Employment mix
- Unspecified85 · 91%
- Part-time5 · 5%
- Contract1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Full-time1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Baker and Packager AssociateCook / Kitchen
Sam's Club · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Maintenance Custodian Associate
Sam's Club · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Merchandise and Stocking Associate
Sam's Club · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Member Frontline CashierCrew / Cashier
Sam's Club · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker AssociateWarehouse / Stocker
Sam's Club · Des Plaines, Illinois · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- To-Go Specialist
Outback Steakhouse · DES PLAINES, IL, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 1 month ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · DES PLAINES, IL, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 2 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 3 openings
Walgreens · Des Plaines, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 month ago