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Elgin, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 (8% appear duplicated)

Elgin, Illinois job market overview (June 2026)

The Elgin, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 95 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Elgin, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elgin, Illinois.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Food Service4
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Sales Managers1
  • Computer Systems Analysts1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail37
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Healthcare13
  • Media & Entertainment11
  • Real Estate11
  • Consumer Goods8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified75 · 79%
  • Part-time9 · 9%
  • Intern4 · 4%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 3%

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