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Jobs in Downers Grove, IL
80 active postings tracked in Downers Grove, IL · collapsed to 66 roles.
Downers Grove, IL Job Market Score
- 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.
- 51% of postings in Downers Grove, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 14 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 35 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2260+ days.
- 8% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (6 roles).
- 13% of postings list a salary range (10 of 80).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, PetSmart, and Arthur J. Gallagher.
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.
- 80Active postings
- 14Posted this week
- 41Open 30+ days51% of active
- 6Remote / hybrid8% of active
- 13%List salary10 of 80
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $115kMedian annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 35dMedian agep90 2260d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Barista - Downers GroveBartender / Barista
Peet's Coffee · Downers Grove, Illinois · peets.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Store Cashier/StockerCrew / Cashier
Aldi · Downers Grove, IL, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · Downers Grove, IL, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 1 day ago
- Shift Lead - Downers GroveShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Peet's Coffee · Downers Grove, Illinois · peets.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Underwriting Intake Analyst
Ally Financial · Downers Grove, Illinois · ally.avature.net
posted 20 hours ago
- Sr. Analyst - Insurance Underwriting Operations
Ally Financial · Downers Grove, Illinois · ally.avature.net
posted 20 hours ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Territory Account Executive, Retail - Downers Grove, ILAccount Executive
Toast · Downers Grove, Illinois · careers.toasttab.com
posted 1 week ago