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Downers Grove, IL Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 14 added vs 0 removed)

Downers Grove, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Downers Grove, IL job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Downers Grove, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Downers Grove, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants37——
Retail28—$25.85/hr n=7
Financial Services15——
Consumer Goods12—$25.85/hr n=7
Professional Services8——

Top categories

  • Food Service11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Account Executive4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Bartenders3
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Retail28
  • Financial Services15
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Professional Services8
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 76%
  • Part-time11 · 14%
  • Full-time6 · 8%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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